Pecan-Date Cheese Ball
2 packages (8-oz each) cream cheese, softened
1/4 C. mayonnaise
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp prepared mustard
2 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c chopped dates
1 c chopped pecans
Crackers
In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and mayonnaise until smooth. Add nutmeg and mustard, and mix thoroughly. Stir in the cheddar cheese and dates. Chill for 15 minutes. Shape into a ball; roll in pecans.
Chill thoroughly before serving. Serve with crackers.
Yield: two 4-inch balls.
Recipe provided by Anne Eacono and served at the WCGS meeting September 9, 2004.