Ingredients:

* 4 cups (16 ounces) shredded Cheddar cheese
* 1 cup chopped pecans
* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
* 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
* 1/8 teaspoon ground cayenne pepper
* 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preparation:

Combine first cheese, pecans, mayonnaise, chopped onion, pepper, and cayenne pepper in a large mixing bowl beat at low speed of an electric mixer until well blended.Shape mixture into a ball and roll in 1/2 cup chopped pecans.Chill for about 2 hours.Serve with assorted crackers.
Makes one cheese ball, about 5 inches in diameter.