Easy Jalapeño and Red Pepper Cheese Ball

brick-style cream cheese, very well softened (lite is okay)

-ounces grated sharp or extra-sharp cheddar cheese

finely diced red bell pepper with seeds and stem removed (about 1/2 of a medium/large pepper)

finely diced jalapeño pepper with seeds and stem removed (about 1 medium/large pepper; if you want spread extra-spicy keep some or all of the seeds)

finely minced cloves of peeled garlic

optional 1/3 cup of chives, green or red onion, corn, or bacon bits

cup Fisher Chopped Walnuts, or as necessary to fully cover cheese ball

cup Fisher Natural Sliced Almonds, or as necessary to fully cover cheese ball