Here is my Christmas Cheese Ball recipe

Cheese Ball

3 8oz packages Philadelphia cream cheese
2 Tab soft butter
1 tsp dried basil
1 teaspoon garlic salt
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp finely ground pepper
1 tsp finely chopped onion (do not use onion if making ahead because the onion overpowers the other flavors)
2 2 oz packages of dried beef, chipped

1 2 oz package of dried beef, chipped to roll ball in or roll in finely chopped walnuts

Have all ingredients at room temperature
Lay out wax paper to cover table

Whip together all ingredients EXCEPT onion and beef. Gently fold in onion thoroughly, then fold in beef. Coat hands, front and back with oil. Form cheese into one large or two medium balls and place on wax paper. Roll in finely chopped walnuts or in more chipped beef. Wrap in plastic wrap, then put in air tight container. Get out at least 1 hour before serving.

I make these for each of my children for Christmas. Some like them rolled in chipped beef , some in nuts. I always make a large one for the table and the medium ones for them to take home. Since they will keep a couple of weeks , if stored properly, they are great for gifts.
Linda in Indy

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