Pistachio Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
3 Tbsp. finely chopped green onion
3 Tbsp. finely chopped, fresh parsley
1 tsp. paprika
1/4 tsp. grated lemon peel
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. freshly ground pepper
3/4 c. shelled and salted pistachios, finely chopped

Preparation

Combine all ingredients except pistachios.
Blend well.
Form into a ball.
Place pistachios on waxed paper and roll ball in nuts until well covered.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 2 hours or until firm.
Yields 1 cheese ball or 2 cups cheese spread.