Blue Cheese Ball

If you've been following my blog this month, I apologize that I have missed a couple days over the weekend. We were out of town for a couple days cleaning my husband's childhood home in preparation for Christmas. Since his mother passed away this summer, all three sons and all of the the grandchildren have agreed to meet one last time at her home to celebrate Christmas. This will be the last gathering of this sort in this home before it will be sold. It will be a bittersweet time. Many sweet memories line the halls of that home that was lived in my my husband's family for right at 50 years. I'm sure there will be some funny stories relayed as we gather together as well as some reminiscing that will bring a tear or two. But it's all good. It's what Christmas is all about. We know that Jeff's mother, along with his dad and grandmother who also lived with them, are in heaven rejoicing in the promise that the Christ child brought that first Christmas.

The celebrations have begun in our home, as they probably have in yours. Last night we hosted an open house for our church family which was a joy. We are blessed to have a very nice parsonage and have enjoyed making it ours, but the real blessing is in sharing your home with others. It's such a great feeling to see your home filled with people who are special to you and watch them laugh, share together and enjoy food around your table. Last night I served several different types of cookies along with a cheese ball and crackers, relishes and Chex mix. This week I'll share some of the recipes from our evening. This cheese ball is a new recipe for me but certainly won't be the last time I make it. The flavors of the three cheeses was delicious. If you have a Kitchen Aid mixer, it makes light work of combining the cheese.

Whether you are hosting or being hosted, this would be a great item to try at a get-together!

Blue-Cheese Ball
2 8-oz. packages of cream cheese
1 c. crumbled blue cheese
1 c. shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 c. minced onion
1 T Worcestershire sauce
1 c. chopped walnuts or pecans

In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion and Worcestershire sauce. Transfer to a separate bowl that has been lined with plastic wrap. cover and refrigerate overnight. The next day, gather the cream cheese mixture into a ball. Roll in nuts until covered. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Click here for a printable version of this recipe.