Bacon-Topped Cheese Ball

• 1 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 c. sour cream
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 c. (8 oz.) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
• 3 Tbsp. grated onion
• 3 Tbsp. sweet pickle relish
• 1 Tbsp. prepared horseradish
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. lemon pepper seasoning
• 1/8 tsp. garlic powder
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and finely crumbled
• 1/4 c. minced fresh parsley
• 1/4 c. finely chopped almonds, toasted
• fresh parsley sprigs (optional)
• sliced almonds (optional)

1. Combine cream cheese and sour cream in a large mixing bowl; beat at medium speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
2. Add shredded cheeses, onion, pickle relish, horseradish and seasonings; beat at low speed of electric mixer until well blended.
3. Cover; chill thoroughly.

cream cheese, sour cream, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, onion, sweet pickle relish, horseradish, salt, lemon pepper, garlic powder, bacon, fresh parsley, almonds, parsley sprigs, almonds

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=518695 (may not work)