Artisanal Cheese Ball

• 8 ounces fromage blanc or 8 ounces cream cheese
• 1 (4 ounce) package aged cheddar cheese, finely shredded
• 1 (4 ounce) package crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 t.fresh cracked black pepper
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 4 green onions, thinly sliced
• 8 slices smoked applewood bacon or 1 cup finely chopped smoked almonds

1. Combine the cheeses, sour cream,worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, pepper and salt in a food processor or bowl of a stand mixer: puree or beat with a mixer on low until mixture is smooth, about 3 minutes.
2. Fold in the green onions, place mixture in a large bowl; shape into a ball with a large mixing spoon and chill at least 1 hour.
3. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crisp, about 6 minutes; drain on paper towels.
4. Dice or crumble and set aside.
5. Gently remove cheese ball from bowl and spread bacon bits (or almonds) on wax paper or cutting board: roll the cheese ball until evenly coated.
6. Serve at room temperatire with assorted crackers.

fromage blanc, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, sour cream, worcestershire sauce, garlic, black pepper, salt, green onions, bacon

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/artisanal-cheese-ball-369373 (may not work)