Mom's Cheese Ball

This has been a holiday standard of my mother's for as long as I can remember.  We thought it was important that it be protected into perpetuity, so on the blog it goes.

Mom's Cheese Ball

16 ounces cream cheese
6 ounces sharp cheddar (Tillamook or Dubliner), grated
3 ounces blue cheese, crumbled
2-3 cups of walnuts

In the food processor pulse walnuts to a fine or medium fine consistentcy.  Put into a shallow bowl or pie pan.  This can optionally roasted, but mom never does.

Wash out the food processor.  Add cheese and pulse and mix until smooth.  Scrape out the processor bowl into a medium bowl and chill about 45 minutes.  Lay out two pieces of plastic wrap in a "X" on the counter.  When workable, form the ball the cheese into a ball and roll in the walnuts.  Re-shape and re-roll in walnuts until its no longer sticky and holds together.

Put into center of the plastic wrap "X" and bring sides together on top and twist.  Add a ribbon or a tie.  Let set at least overnight for flavor to blend.  Serve with Breton crackers.