Party Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 medium onion, minced
2 Tbsp. dried chives or 3 Tbsp. fresh, chopped fine
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 c. nuts, well chopped

Preparation

Mix together all ingredients (except for the nuts) and form a ball.
Roll the ball in the nuts until evenly coated.
Chill until serving time.
Serve with crackers or garlic toast.
The cheese ball is pretty when rolled in 1/2 c. fresh parsley mixed with the nuts.