Shelly's Recipe

SMOKY CHEDDAR BALL

Category: Cheeseballs

1 tsp vegetable oil
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/2 cup finely chopped celery
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, cut up
1 can bean with bacon soup
1 1/2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Chopped fresh parsley

In 1-quart microwave-safe casserole, combine oil, onion and celery. Cover with lid; microwave on HIGH 3 minutes or until vegetables are tender. Stir in cream cheese. Microwave, uncovered, on HIGH 30 seconds or until cream cheese is very soft.

In large bowl, mash soup with fork. Stir in cream cheese mixture, Cheddar cheese and Worcestershire until well blended. Cover; refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours. Shape into a ball; roll in parsley to coat. Serve with crackers. Makes about 3 cups.