Bacon, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Ball
Source of Recipe
From "Taste of Home: Make it! Take it Cookbook"
Recipe Introduction
"When it's time for a party, everyone requests this ultimate cheese ball. It's great spread on crackers or mini garlic toasts and makes a fabulous hostess gift."
List of Ingredients
◦ 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
◦ � cup sour cream
◦ 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
◦ 2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
◦ 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 12 strips), divided
◦ � cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
◦ � cup finely chopped onion
◦ 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
◦ 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
◦ � teaspoon salt
◦ � teaspoon pepper
◦ � cup minced fresh parsley
◦ 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
◦ Assorted crackers
Recipe
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, � cup bacon, � cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, for at least 1 hour.
In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds, and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half of parsley mixture on a large piece of plastic. Shape half of the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic. Repeat.
Refrigerate the ball for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
Makes 4 cups
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