Parmesan Cheese Ball

PARMESAN CHEESE BALL

2/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
2/3 cup finely chopped nuts
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1 Tbsp. milk
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
1/4 tsp. garlic powder
Coarsely chopped nuts
2 pkg. (8 oz. each) cream cheese, softened

Stir together all ingredients except coarsely chopped nuts until well blended. Shape into ball; roll in coarsely chopped nuts. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 8 hours but no longer than 48 hours. Let stand at room temperature 30 minutes before serving.
Makes 12 servings.