Smoky Pecan Cheese Ball

• 8 ounces sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 1/2 cup pecans, toasted
• 1/3 to 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon bottled smoke
• 1 heaping teaspoon Dijon mustard
• Dash of Worcestershire sauce
• Dash of hot pepper sauce
• Black pepper
• Smoked paprika

1. COMBINE the cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, bottled smoke, and mustard in a medium bowl.
2. Blend well with a fork, adding more mayonnaise if you want a softer, more moist consistency.
3. ADD the Worcestershire sauce, hot pepper sauce, and pepper to taste and mix well.
4. Sprinkle with paprika.
5. Pile the cheese into a crock and serve with crackers or vegetables and fruit (see head-note).

cheddar cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, bottled smoke, mustard, worcestershire sauce, pepper sauce, black pepper, paprika

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/smoky-pecan-cheese-ball-391255 (may not work)