Atomic Cheese Ball

Have used this recipe for years. Alternative is to use Deviled Ham instead of the dried beef. I keep both in my pantry. I also add a scoop or so of sour cream, which 'loosens' it up a bit. Add more garlic!I use the tiny cutter on my veggie chopper for different colored peppers (if you are avoiding the jalenpenos). Adds a bit of 'crunch' to the bite.Try using a small (like 1 inch) ice cream scoop and make individual cheese balls. Roll them in ground nuts or parsley combo. Then stick a pretzel in it for easy serving.Make ahead, freeze or refrigerate. Don't add pretzels until just before serving!We do a lot of parties, and folks seem happier using these 'picks' instead of scooping into a large cheese ball. Just sayin.

Everything about this was great! It maybe could have used an herb but it was still great. I roasted my peppers over the open flame of my gas stove to save time but they can easily be roasted in the oven too. Roasting the peppers really brings out a smokiness which plays a big part in the end flavor so I do not recommend skipping this step. Roasting them also brings on more heat so you may want to use less if you are sensitive to heat. Great recipe! Thanks for sharing!