Ingredients:

• 1 (8-oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 4 oz. finely chopped smoked deli ham (about 3/4 cup)
• 1 1/2 oz. smoked Cheddar cheese, shredded (about 1/3 cup)
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped scallions (about 1 scallion)
• 2 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic powder
• 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
• 5 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives, divided
• 1/2 cup toasted chopped pecans

Cooking Instructions:

1. Make cheese ball mixture:

   Stir together cream cheese, ham, smoked Cheddar, scallions, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, Dijon, Worcestershire, and 2 tablespoons of the chives in a large bowl until combined. Cover and chill 30 minutes.

2. Roll cheese ball in pecan-chive mixture:

   Combine pecans and remaining 3 tablespoons chives in a shallow dish.
   Shape cheese mixture into a ball, and roll in pecan mixture until coated.
   Wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate until firm or until ready to serve, at least 1 hour or up to 2 days.