1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
14 oz. pkg. grated Cheddar cheese
1 (3 oz.) pkg. dried beef, minced (blender works well)
3-6 drops Tabasco sauce
Garlic salt to season
Nuts or parsley flakes

Mix first 5 ingredients and form into a ball. Roll in nuts or parsley flakes; chill 8 hours.