Ingredients

1/2 pound thinly sliced deli ham1/2 medium onion, cut into wedges2 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, cubed1 cup chopped pecans1 slice Swiss cheeseOptional: Assorted crackers and assorted fresh vegetables

Preparation

Place ham and onion in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add cheddar cheese; pulse until blended. Add cream cheese; process until smooth.

Shape cheese mixture into a football; press pecans into cheese mixture. Cover and refrigerate at least 1 hour.

Cut Swiss cheese into strips; arrange over top for laces. Serve with crackers and vegetables.