This is a family favorite for holiday meals, in fact we might not even know if it was Thanksgiving if this cheese ball wasn’t on the table.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb medium cheddar (use block cheese, not pre-shredded)
• 1 lb extra sharp cheddar
• 8 oz cream cheese
• 1 cup blue cheese crumbles
• Parsley (to taste)
• Pecans (to taste)

Instructions:

• Cube cheddars before putting in the food processor, mix all cheeses in processor until creamy.
• Once everything is mixed, cool in the refrigerator for at least 1/2 hour, up to overnight
• Knead cooled cheese into a ball shape, set aside
• Chop pecans and parsley in food processor, then spread on a cutting board or other flat surface
• Roll the ball in the pecans until evenly covered
• Serve with your favorite crackers