1/2 lb. mild Cheddar cheese, grated
1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
1/2 c. olives, optional
2 lg. pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
2 cloves garlic, finely minced
3 tbsp. jalapeno pepper juice
1 c. pecans

1. In a medium size mixing bowl, combine cheeses, olives, jalapenos, garlic and pepper juice. Mix into a ball.

2. Roll ball mixture in chopped pecans.

3. Serve with crackers. Yield 16-20 servings.