Appetizers : Holiday Cheese Ball

• 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese
  
• 1 (4-ounce) package blue cheese
  
• 2 tablespoons TABASCO® brand Green Jalapeño Pepper Sauce
  
• 1 large clove garlic, minced
  
• 1 pound sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts or pecans
  
• 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
  

Combine cream cheese, blue cheese, TABASCO^® Green Sauce and garlic in a food processor and process until well blended. Add cheddar cheese and process until cheese is blended. Shape mixture into two balls and wrap in waxed paper. Chill until firm.

Combine walnuts and parsley and coat cheese balls with mixture. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill. Serve with crackers or apple slices.