Shelly's Recipe

SAVORY CHEESE TRUFFLES

Category: Cheese

1 container (8 ounces) cream cheese spread
1 garlic clove, pressed
1/4 tsp Tabasco hot pepper sauce (optional)
1 package (8 ounces) finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup coarsely chopped almonds, pecans or snipped fresh parsley
Assorted crackers (optional)

Combine cream cheese spread, garlic and pepper sauce, if desired; mix well. Add cheddar cheese to cream cheese mixture (mixture will be stiff). Drop level scoops of cheese mixture onto cutting board. Coat cheese balls in almonds, pecans or parsley. Serve with assorted crackers, if desired.