Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 1.5 packages cream cheese , 8 ounce
• 1 small Vidalia or other sweet onion , minced
• 1 package thinly sliced smoked beef , 2.5 ounce
• 1 can pimento-stuffed green olives , 2.25 ounce
• 2 dashes Worcestershire sauce , or to taste
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Combine cream cheese, onion, beef, olives, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until evenly blended. Form mixture into a semi-ball shape in the bowl. Cover bowl with plastic wrap; refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.

2. 2

   Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface; sprinkle with walnuts. Roll cheese ball in walnuts until completely covered; transfer to a serving plate or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until ready to serve.