Swiss Almond Cheese Ball

This Swiss Almond Cheese Ball makes the PERFECT holiday appetizer! Because no holiday celebration is complete without a cheeseball....(am I right?)....and this Swiss Almond combo is to die for! If you've never tried it, now is the perfect time to try it and fall in love. All you need is a handful of ingredients, a few minutes of mixing, and some time to chill....and you have yourself a new party appetizer that's guaranteed to become a fast favorite!

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Prep Time: 1 30

Servings:

Calories: 223kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

16 oz. cream cheese, room temperature
6 oz. shredded Swiss cheese
6 oz. cooked bacon, chopped
1 Tbsp. white wine
2 tsp. worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup sliced almonds, divided
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1/2 tsp. onion powder
1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary, minced

Instructions

In a medium mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, Swiss cheese, cooked bacon, white wine, worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Mix until ingredients are incorporated.
Stir in 1/4 c. sliced almonds.
Wrap tightly in plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Chill 1-2 hours or overnight. (*See recipe tips above.)
On a small plate, combine remaining sliced almonds and minced rosemary. Roll cheeseball in almond mixture to coat.
Serve with your favorite crackers, pretzels, or sliced apples.

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