Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

Method2 steps · about 2 hr 15 min

1. 1

   Step 1: Mix the cream cheese, beef, olives, onion, and Worcestershire sauce (2 dashes) together in a bowl until evenly blended. Keeping the mixture in the bowl, scrape it into a semi-ball shape. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

   Uses 1 ½ (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened · 1 (2.5 ounce) package thinly sliced smoked beef, chopped · 1 (2.25 ounce) can pimento-stuffed green olives, chopped · 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion, minced · 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce, or to taste

2. 2

   Step 2: Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface. Sprinkle with walnuts (1 cup). Roll the cheese ball in the walnuts until completely covered. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until needed.

   Uses 1 cup chopped walnuts · firm chilled cheese ball