Recession 2009 Pate Balls

bluemoon downunder's Note:

A simple, recession-savvy pate. The economists and politicians may be talking HARD TIMES and economic belts may be tightening but we still need to live, drink and be merry with family and friends - 2009-style.

• Total Time: 8 mins
• Prep Time: 8 mins
• Cook Time: 0 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 6

Yield: 15.0 Recessi ...

• 125 g cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 50 g deviled ham
• 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 onion, finely minced
• 2 garlic cloves, finely minced or 2 garlic, finely minced, to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 50 g chopped walnuts or 50 g crackers, crushed

Directions:

1. After mincing or processing the onion and garlic, pour off any excess liquid; thoroughly mix all the ingredients except the walnuts or crackers; shape into 1" balls and roll the balls in the chopped walnuts or crushed crackers.
2. Chill for at least 2 hours.
3. Enjoy with drinks and friends.

Reviews

[Axe]

Wow! I had no idea why I was skeptical at first, but these are great! If you are planning to serve these for company, you will want to double the recipe. I got 11 balls from following the recipe, but trust me, people will scarf these down as fast as you can put them out. Thanks for a keeper!