Yummy Cheese Ball (thing)

Cheese balls are perfect for parties and for simple snacking, they go best with the buttery goodness of Ritz crackers or can be applied to melbatoast.

• 2 8oz packages of cream cheese
• 1 cup grated smoked gouda cheese
• 1 cup grated smoked swiss or cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup smoked salmon
• 2 tablespoons milk
• 2 teaspoons steak sauce
• 1 cup finely sliced or chopped nuts, preferrably almonds


• Allow cheeses and butter to come to room temperature
  
• In a mixing bowl add cheeses, butter, salmon, milk and steak sauce. Beat till fluffy and evenly combined
  
• Cover and chill for 4 to 24 hours
  
• Shape mixture into a ball and roll in nuts till covered
  
• Let stand for 15 minutes. Serve with assorted crackers.