CHEESE BALL VIEUX CARRE

Vieux Carre Cheese Ball

1 (8-ounce) pkg. Cream cheese
1/4 pound Cheddar cheese, grated
1 pound blue cheese
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp onion juice*
½ cup chopped pecans
½ cup chopped parsley
1 small jar chopped pimientos


Have all the cheeses at room temperature. * This modest amount of onion juice is made by grating a small piece of onion, placing the pulp in a clean cloth and squeezing/twisting it to extract the juice.


Cream the cheeses with the Worcestershire sauce and onion juice; easiest to do with an electric mixer but it can be done by hand. Store in the refrigerator overnight. Shape into a ball and roll in the nuts, parsley and pimiento. Place in center of tray on platter and arrange assorted crackers and chips around it.


Storage: Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate. Take out of the refrigerator about half an hour before serving.