Southwestern Cheese Ball 16 oz cream cheese softened 1 cup of chopped black olives 1 cup of chopped ham 3 jalapeno peppers 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 2 tbsp grated onion garlic, salt and pepper to taste chopped pecans Combine cream cheese, black olives, ham, jalapeno peppers, cheddar cheese, onion and seasonings in bowl; mix well. Shape into ball. Roll in chopped pecans. Refrigerate until firm.