California Walnut Cheese Ball
From cuzpat 13 years agoIngredients
- 3 cups shredded old white cheddar cheese shopping list
- 1/2 cup butter, softened shopping list
- 1 clove garlic, minced shopping list
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder shopping list
- 1/2 teaspoon worcestershire sauce shopping list
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped shopping list
- 1 tablespoon port or sherry, optional shopping list
- 1/2 to 3/4 cup toasted* California walnut pieces shopping list
How to make it
- In food processor, combine all ingredients except walnuts. Pulse until mixture is smooth. Remove to medium bowl; cover and chill until slightly firm.
- Shape into a 5-inch ball or roll into 7 x 2-inch log.
- Roll in toasted walnuts to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic wrap chill until firm.
- Allow to warm at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. May be kept in refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Makes one ball or log.
- *Toasted Walnuts:
- Oven Method: Spread chopped walnuts evenly onto a baking sheet or in a shallow pan. Bake at 350ºF for 5 to 7 minutes or until lightly browned. Stir several times for even toasting. Be sure to keep an eye on them, they burn easily. Cool before using.
- Microwave Method: In glass pie plate spread 3/4 cup walnuts in a single layer. Microwave on HIGH 5 to 6 minutes, stirring every 2 minutes. Cool before using.
- skillit Method: In large, dry skillet over medium to high heat, heat walnuts until lightly toasted, about 1 to 2 minutes.
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