everything cheese ball

Name: Everything Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 cup(s) swiss cheese, shredded; 2 cup(s) cheddar cheese, shredded ( i use sharp cheddar); 8 ounce(s) cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 cup(s) sour cream; 1/2 cup(s) onion, minced; 2 ounce(s) jarred pimento - undrained; 2 tablespoon(s) sweet pickle relish; 10 slice(s) bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled - i often add 4 more slices; 1/2 cup(s) pecans, finely chopped; 1 dash(es) each - salt and pepper; 1/4 cup(s) parsley- fresh and snipped; 1 tablespoon(s) poppy seeds

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Jennie Stevens

Greenfield, WI

Updated on Jan 31, 2012

The name of this recipe says it all. This is always a crowd-pleaser. I often make these to put in food gift baskets for the holidays.

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prep time 20 Min

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method Refrigerate/Freeze

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Ingredients

2 cups swiss cheese, shredded
2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded ( i use sharp cheddar)
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup onion, minced
2 ounces jarred pimento - undrained
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, crumbled - i often add 4 more slices
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1 dash each - salt and pepper
1/4 cup parsley- fresh and snipped
1 tablespoon poppy seeds

How To Make everything cheese ball

Step 1

Let swiss and cheddar cheeses come to room temperature.

Step 2

In a large bowl beat together cream cheese and sour cream till fluffy.
Step 3

Beat in swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, undrained pimiento, pickle relish, half of the bacon, 1/4 cup of the pecans, salt and pepper.
Step 4

Cover and chill till firm.
Step 5

Shape into 1 large or 2 small balls on wax paper.
Step 6

In a small bowl combine remaining bacon, pecans, parsley, and poppy seeds.
Step 7

Turn mixture out onto clean clean sheet of waxed paper.
Step 8

Roll cheese balls in seed mixture to coat.
Step 9

Wrap and chill.
Step 10

Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.
Step 11

Serve with assorted crackers, bread sticks, pretzel or pita chips and enjoy!
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