Secret Recipes

Ultimate Cheese Ball

• 2 cups shredded swiss cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1/2 cup chopped onions
• 2 oz jar of pimiento
• 2 Tbsp sweet pickle relish
• 10 slices of bacon, cooked crisp, drained, and crumbled
• 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1 dash salt
• 1 dash pepper
• 1/4 cup parsley, finely chopped
• 1 Tbsp poppy seeds
• Assorted crackers or better - artisan bread with a tray of fruits and veggies

In a large bowl beat together cream cheese and sour cream till fluffy. Beat in swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, undrained pimiento, pickle relish, half of the bacon, 1/4 cup of the pecans, salt and pepper. Cover and chill until firm.

Shape into 1 large or 2 balls (or logs) on wax paper. In a small bowl combine remaining bacon, pecans, parsley, and poppy seeds. Turn mixture out onto clean clean sheet of waxed paper

Roll cheese balls (or logs) in seed mixture to coat. Wrap and chill. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving.

Serve with assorted quality crackers, artisan bread, bread sticks and/or assorted vegetables and fruits.

Servings:

16