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Bacon-Topped Cheese Ball

From The Southern Living "Five Star Recipe Collection", 1990





List of Ingredients



• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
  
• 1/2 cup sour cream
  
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded Swiss cheese
  
• 2 cups (8 oz) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
  
• 3 tbsp grated onion
  
• 3 tbsp sweet pickle relish
  
• 1 tbsp prepared horseradish
  
• 1/4 tsp salt
  
• 1/4 tsp lemon-pepper seasoning
  
• 1/8 tsp garlic powder
  
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
  
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  
• 1/4 cup finely chopped almonds, toasted
  
• Fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
  
• Sliced almonds (optional)
  






Instructions



1. Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth. Add shredded cheeses, onion, pickle relish, horseradish and seasonings; beat at low speed of electric mixer until well blended. Cover and chill thoroughly.
   
2. Combine bacon, minced parsley and chopped almonds; stir well. Shape chilled cheese mixture into a ball; roll in bacon mixture, pressing bacon mixture into cheese ball with hands. Wrap cheese ball tightly in wax paper, and chill until ready to serve.
   
3. If desired, garnish cheese ball with parsley and sliced almonds. Serve with assorted crackers.
   
4. Yield: one 6-inch cheese ball.
   






Final Comments


Let stand at room temperature 15 minutes before serving for easy spreading.