Nutty Cheese Ball

Found this recipe in my Kitchen Aid mixer manual. I am sure it can be made just as easily without the mixer though. Cooking time is chill time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 15 mins
• Serves: 24

Ingredients

• 1  cup  shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1  cup  shredded swiss cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package light cream cheese
• 2  tablespoons  chopped fresh chives
• 2  teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1⁄4 teaspoon paprika
• 1⁄2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1⁄4 cup  finely chopped pecans
•  crackers or   vegetables, for serving

Directions

1. Place all ingredients except pecans and crackers in mixer bowl.
2. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer.
3. Turn to speed 4 and beat about 1 minute, or until well blended.
4. On waxed paper, shape mixture into a ball.
5. Roll ball in chopped pecans.
6. Wrap in waxed paper.
7. Refrigerate until serving time.