Favorite Cheese Ball

• 8 ounces, weight Cream Cheese
• 1/4 cups Sour Cream
• 1 cup Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
• 1/4 cups Shredded Parmesan Cheese
• 1/4 cups Finely Chopped Onion
• 1/2 teaspoons Teaspoon Garlic Powder
• 1 pinch Cayenne Powder
• 1 teaspoon Lemon Juice
• 1/4 teaspoons Freshly Ground Black Pepper
• 13 cups Dried Cranberries (optional)
• 1/2 cups Toasted Pecans, Chopped Coarse (optional)

1. 1) Place all ingredients except pecans in a large bowl.
2. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until well combined.
3. 2) Scrape the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap.
4. Cover with the plastic wrap and shape into a ball or log.
5. Put the cheese ball on a plate and place in the refrigerator to harden, about 30 minutes 1 hour.
6. 3) Roll the cheese ball in the chopped pecans and place on a serving plate.
7. Serve with crackers.
8. Note: this cheese is best if allowed to sit for at least 1 hour in the refrigerator to allow the flavors to blend.
9. The flavors are best if it is allowed to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

weight cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, onion, garlic, cayenne powder, lemon juice, freshly ground black pepper, cranberries, pecans

Taken from tastykitchen.com/recipes/appetizers-and-snacks/favorite-cheese-ball/ (may not work)