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.

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.

SWISS CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 300 degrees.
• In a sauce over medium heat, melt the butter.
• Stir in the 2 T flour.
• Add milk and stir to mix well.
• Add the Swiss cheese and seasonings to taste.
• Stir so all ingredients are well combined.
• Add the egg yolks and remove from the heat.
• Pour mixture in a 9x9" baking dish.
• Bake in the preheated 300 degree oven for 10 minutes.
• Remove the dish from the oven and refrigerate for 2 hours or until completely cooled.
• Heat oil in a deep fryer.
• Form balls and roll in the additional flour.
• Deep fry the cheese balls, a few at a time, until golden brown.
• Remove from hot oil and drain.

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.