Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Martha's Cheddar Cheese Ball

Martha's Cheddar Cheese Ball
Martha Stewart

Martha's cheddar cheese ball makes an ideal appetizer for any party.

Ingredients

Makes 1 cheese ball.

* 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, room temperature
* 2 packages cream cheese (8 ounces each), room temperature
* 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, room temperature
* 2 tablespoons milk
* 2 tablespoons mango chutney
* 1 cup toasted pecans
* Crackers, for serving


Directions

1. Place cheddar, cream cheese, butter, milk, and chutney in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment; mix until well combined. Transfer mixture to refrigerator; let chill overnight. Roll cheese mixture into a ball. Place pecans in a shallow dish. Roll cheese ball in pecans to fully coat. Serve with crackers.