THEME: Nutty Sage Cheeseball

[Jamie R]

Nutty Sage Cheeseball

1/2 pound extra sharp Cheddar
1/2 pound ounces sharp Cheddar
2 tblsp butter
2 tblsp chopped fresh sage
1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

1/2 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp mace
1/2 cup sweet port
whole sage leaves for garnish

Grate the cheese and process, blend, or mix well with the butter,
sage, nuts, nutmeg, mace, and port. Form into a ball and wrap in
plastic wrap. Chill for at least 24 hours. To serve, shape into a
ball or log and dust with nutmeg, or place in a crock. Delicious
spread on crisp slices of autumn apple or pear.