ULTIMATE CHEESE BALL

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This cheese ball has been a requested favorite of family and friends for more than 30 years. If I ever bring a different appetizer to a party, people are disappointed! -Sue Franklin, Wentzville, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded Swiss cheese
1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup finely chopped onion
2 tablespoons real bacon bits
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1 tablespoon diced pimientos
1 tablespoon sweet pickle relish
Dash each salt and pepper
TOPPING:
3 tablespoons real bacon bits
2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans
1-1/2 teaspoons poppy seeds
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in the Swiss and cheddar cheeses, onion, bacon, pecans, pimientos, relish, salt and pepper. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour., In a small shallow bowl, combine the bacon, parsley, pecans and poppy seeds. Shape cheese mixture into a ball; roll in bacon mixture. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

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