Swiss Almond Cheese Ball Recipes

BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, 1/2 cup bacon, 1/4 cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half the parsley mixture on a large plate. Shape half the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Cover. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

ULTIMATE CHEESE BALL

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.

SWISS ALMOND CHEESE SPREAD

Steps:

• In a small mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
• Stir in the Swiss cheese, 1/3 cup almonds, mayonnaise, onions, pepper and nutmeg.
• Spoon onto a lightly greased pie plate.
• Bake at 350 degrees F for 14-15 minutes or until heated through.
• Sprinkle with remaining almonds. Serve warm with crackers.

SWISS-NUT CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place cheddar, Swiss, and cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper, and garlic salt in a medium bowl.
• Place in a food processor and pulse until well blended.
• In bowl, place nuts and chives, if using. Stir to mix.
• Shape mixture into a ball, roll in the chopped nuts and chives(if using).
• Wrap in waxed paper or plastic wrap and refrigerate until serving time.
• Serve with raw vegetables or crackers.

ALMOND CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix cream cheese and sugar in medium bowl until blended. Stir in chocolate.
• Refrigerate 1 hour or until firm.
• Shape into ball; roll in nuts. Serve with wafers.