- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 (16 ounce) jar sliced jalapeno peppers, finely chopped
- 3 1/2 cups grated Cheddar cheese
- 2 1/4 cups finely chopped walnuts, divided
- Combine cream cheese, jalapeno peppers, Cheddar cheese, and 1/4 cup walnuts in a bowl; mix well. Divide cheese mixture in half and shape into balls or logs.
- Roll balls in remaining 2 cups walnuts until well coated. Cover and refrigerate cheese balls until firm, 3 hours to overnight.