Swiss Almond Cheese Ball

This Swiss Almond Cheese Ball makes the PERFECT holiday appetizer! Because no holiday celebration is complete without a cheeseball… 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.

5 from 3 votes

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Prep Time: 15

Additional Time: 1

Total Time: 1 15

Servings:

Calories: 147kcal

Author: Cathy Trochelman

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature
6 ounces finely shredded Swiss cheese
6 ounces cooked bacon chopped
1 Tablespoon white wine
2 teaspoons worcestershire sauce
3/4 cup sliced almonds divided
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1 Tablespoon 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 cup 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.

Notes

RECIPE VARIATIONS

Use mozzarella, provolone, or Parmesan in place of Swiss
Substitute chopped almonds or another kind of nut in place of sliced almonds
Use sage or thyme in place of rosemary
Substitute dried herbs for fresh
Omit the white wine
Omit the bacon for a vegetarian appetizer
Add dried cranberries or chopped dried apricots

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