KitchenMagician's Recipe

CHEESE - CHEDDAR AND NUT CROCKS

Category: Chilled Appetizers

Makes four 1-cup crocks.

1 lb. shredded Old Cheddar cheese
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 T. Dijon mustard
2 T. Worcestershire Sauce
1 1/2 c. pecans, lightly toasted

In a large bowl, combine cheese, butter, mustard and Worcestershire sauce with a wooden spoon to make a very smooth mixture.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate 45 minutes, or until mixture firms.
Chop 1 cup of the pecans coarsely and spread on waxed paper.
Divide cheese mixture into quarters.
Shape each quarter into a ball on a second piece of waxed paper, then roll in chopped nuts.
Pack each cheese ball into a 1-cup crock or ramekin and garnish with remaining whole pecans.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.