Spicy Cheese Balls

8 ingredients
9 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 package cream cheese
  • 1 c. grated sharp Cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp. minced garlic
  • 1 tbsp. chopped fresh parsley
  • 1 tsp. cayenne pepper
  • 1 tsp. Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
  • 1 c. finely chopped walnuts

Directions

  1. 1
    Put the cream cheese, Cheddar, garlic, parsley, cayenne and black peppers, and salt in a food processor.
  2. 2
    Process for 5 to 10 seconds, until well blended.
  3. 3
    Scrape the mixture into a bowl, cover, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  4. 4
    Spread the chopped walnuts on a plate.
  5. 5
    Shape the cheese mixture into 35 to 40 small cheese balls, each about the size of a large marble.
  6. 6
    Roll each cheese ball in the walnuts, coating the outside (you may have to press a little to ensure sticking).
  7. 7
    Serve the cheese balls on a large platter.
  8. 8
    You can put a toothpick in each ball, but you could also surround them with crackers and let guests use their hands.
  9. 9
    It all depends on what kind of party youre having.

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