HAM AND CHEESE BALL

1 lb cheddar cheese
4oz chopped ham
2 gherkins (small sweet pickles) finally chopped
3 tbsp minced onion
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp curry powder
Pinch cayenne pepper
2 tbsp tomato ketchup
2 tbsp mayo
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tbsp chopped parsley
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp ground pepper
1/2 cup finally chopped walnuts

Grate cheese iinto a large bowl. Add ham, gherkins, onion, garlic powder, curry powder, cayenne pepper, ketchup, mayo, lemon juice, parsley, salt and pepper. Mix ingredients thoroughly.

Shape mixture into a ball.
Roll ball in chopped nuts. Wrap in plastic. Refrigerate 4 hours or until firm.

Good served with melba toast or a variety of crisp crackers.

TIP:
Different varieties of leftover cheeses may be grated together and incorporated into a cheese ball. To keep nuts in optimum condition, store them in the freezer.