I LOVE CHEESE BALLS

Peppered Herb Cheese Ball
source: Better Homes and Gardens: Celebrating the Promise
Ingredients:

• 3 T snipped fresh chives
• 2 T snipped fresh parsley
• 1 8oz package cream cheese, softened
• 4oz goat cheese
• 3 T snipped fresh basil
• 1/2 tsp cracked fresh pepper
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• assorted crackers

Directions:

1. In a shallow dish combine 1 T chives with all of the parsley; set aside.
2. In a medium mixing bowl beat cream cheese and goat cheese with an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth. Beat in remaining 2 T chives, basil, pepper, and garlic.
3. Form mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in chives mixture. Wrap and chill for 4 to 24 hours. 
4. Serve with crackers.