This is always a big hit at gatherings. If I tell people it is non-fat, they eat it twice as fast. -Tara’s Signature

Ingredients

• 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups (8 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped pimiento, drained
• 1 tablespoon grated onion
• 1 tablespoon finely minced green bell pepper
• 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 teaspoons lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/2 cups finely chopped pecans, toasted

Directions

Combine cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a large mixing bowl; beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until blended. Stir in olives, pimiento, onion, green pepper, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, hot sauce, cayenne, and salt. Shape mixture into a ball, and roll the ball in chopped pecans. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill overnight. Serve at room temperature.

Yield: one 5-inch cheese ball (3-cups)