8 oz. grated cheddar cheese
8 oz. softened cream cheese
1/2 medium onion, minced
2 tbsp. dried chives or 3 tbsp. fresh, chopped fine
2 tbsp. mayonnaise
1 c. nuts, well chopped

Mix together all ingredients (except for the nuts) and form a ball. Roll the ball in the nuts until evenly coated. Chill until serving time. Serve with crackers or garlic toast. The cheese ball is pretty when rolled in 1/2 c. fresh parsley mixed with the nuts.