Ham And Cheese Ball With Roasted Pecans - cooking recipe

Ingredients

16 ounces any ham, chopped
1 cup pecans, chopped and roasted
1/4 cup pecans or 1/4 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup mild cheddar cheese
1 (16 ounce) package cream cheese
1/2 cup mayonnaise
1 garlic clove
1/2 teaspoon jalopino bell peppers or 1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 cup onion, chopped
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)

Preparation

Put 1 cup pecans to the side for covering cheese ball.
Put remaining ingredients in blender.
blend well.
Form into a ball
Freeze for 10 minutes.
Roll ball in cup of roasted pecans.
Wrap in wax paper and chill till ready to use.
Can freeze till ready to use or give as gift.
Serve with crackers
Also good with Jalapino pepper jelly on top or on the side.