Bleu Cheese Ball

A delicious olive cheese ball which family or party guests will greatly enjoy!

• Ready In: 2 hrs 10 mins
• Yields: 1 Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 8  ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1  tablespoon brandy
• 4  ounces blue cheese, crumbled
• 1  tablespoon chives
• 1⁄2 cup  finely chopped ripe olives
• 1  cup  chopped pecans

Directions

1. Combine first 3 ingredients; beat at medium speed of electric mixer until smooth. Add bleu cheese and beat well. Stir in chives and olives. Mixture will be soft.
2. Shape mix into a ball and roll into pecans. Refrigerate several hours or overnight. Garnish with olives and parsley.
3. Cook time - 2 hours - is minimum refrigeration time. 5 hours or more is best.