Mom's Cheese Ball

8 oz. grated Colby-Cheddar cheese
4 oz. grated Monterey Jack cheese
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 tbsp. grated onion

½ tsp. cayenne pepper
½ tsp. garlic powder
½ cup pecans, finely chopped
2 tbsp. parsley, finely chopped


Mix cheese together. Add onion, pepper, and garlic powder. Mix thoroughly. Form cheese mixture into two balls. Roll ball in chopped nuts and parsley. Serve with assorted crackers.

YIELD: 2-3” cheese balls or
1-5” cheese ball


I would suggest that you make this two days before you plan to serve it. Another option is to roll the cheese ball in paprika and parsley. (This is always festive during the Christmas season.)