SMOKED ALMOND CHEESE BALL

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??This cheese ball makes its way to our table every year, and I often give one or more as gifts. The recipe is easily doubled or tripled. -Cleo Gonske, Redding, CA

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 20m

Yield 1-3/4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sweet white wine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped smoked almonds
Assorted crackers

Steps:

In a large bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until smooth. Stir in cheese. Shape into a ball; roll in almonds. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 162 calories, Fat 14g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 35mg cholesterol, Sodium 188mg sodium, Carbohydrate 3g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 6g protein.