Potluck Party Cheese Ball Recipe

8 oz finely shredded medium or sharp Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely minced onion
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
2 Tbsp real mayonnaise
2 Tbsp chopped chives
1 cup finely chopped nuts

Put all the ingredients (EXCEPT chopped nuts) in a large bowl and mix together well. Put the chopped nuts in a bowl.

Form a ball with your hands, then roll the cheese ball around in the chopped nuts, pressing the nuts onto the cheese ball until it is well coated.

Cover with plastic food wrap and chill until ready to serve.

Serve with a small cheese knife alongside a bowl of sturdy crackers.

Will make enough for a small to medium potluck gathering - about 10 to 12 snack size servings.