Step 1

Have the grated cheddar, the cream cheese, and the butter at room temperature.

Step 2

Add the grated cheddar, the cream cheese, and the butter to a bowl, mix these by hand with a wooden spoon, with clean hands, or with the paddle attachment and stand mixer until well blended and smooth (this is where room temperature ingredients matter!)

Step 3

Add the Romano cheese, the parsley flakes, the horseradish and the garlic powder and mix until well combined.

Step 4

Mix in your addition of choice, just until blended in well.

Step 5

Shape into a ball(s) or log(s) the size desired and roll in finely chopped nuts.

Step 6

Wrap tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight for flavors to blend.

Step 7

Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving; serve with crackers of your choice.

Step 8

Wrap and refrigerate left-overs.

Step 9

The balls or logs can be frozen for future use.