When it comes to easy appetizers, don’t be afraid to go old-school this year! Cheese balls were all the rage in the 1970s and 1980s, but it’s time they came back in style.

This retro recipe from our 1984 holiday issues is a true Southern classic, starring Cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and a few surprise ingredients, namely olives and—wait for it—deviled ham spread! Coated in chopped pecans, this delightfully simple, perfectly make-ahead recipe will be the first thing to go no matter when you choose to serve it.