Party Fare - Cream Cheese Skewers

Want an easy-to-prepare appetizer recipe that will taste like you slaved for hours?  Try these simple cream cheese skewers!

Ingredients:

8 oz softened cream cheese (not reduced fat)
1 c. finely chopped, cooked ham (leftover ham is great for this!)
1 t. horseradish
1/2 t. dry mustard
1/2 c. finely chopped pecans (walnuts or almonds can also be substituted)
Pretzel sticks for skewers

Combine the first four ingredients in a medium bowl.  Roll mixture into balls about 3/4 to 1 inch in diameter, then roll in chopped nuts.  Cover and refrigerate for several hours or overnight to stiffen.  Right before serving, skewer cream cheese balls onto pretzel sticks.  Serve chilled.

This type of appetizer is served well on our plastic serving trays.  Consider lining the tray with a decorative doily as well to cut down on mess and dress up the tray for the occasion!