I love bringing back old school favorites for the holidays and this Gouda and Apple Cheeseball does not disappoint! Lots of shredded gouda, a little stone ground mustard and chives held together with some cream cheese then rolled in apple chips and walnuts.

INGREDIENTS

4oz cream cheese, set out for a little bit
1 1/4c gouda, finely shredded (separated 1c/1/4c)
1/2t stone ground mustard
1t fresh chives, chopped(separated 1/2t/1/2t)
1/4c apple chips, chopped
1/4c walnuts, toasted and chopped

Serve with more apple chips, pretzels, crackers, baguette, etc.

INSTRUCTIONS

In a medium-large bowl, combine the cream cheese, gouda, mustard and 1/2t chives. Mash it all together with a fork or rubber spatula then form into a ball.

In a separate bowl, stir together apple chips, walnuts and the remaining chives and gouda. Roll the cheeseball in the crumb mixture, pressing a bit to get as much of the crumbs on the cheeseball.

ENJOY!