Bacon, Cheddar And Swiss Cheese Ball

• 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 12 strips), divided
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
• 1/2 cup finely chopped onion
• 1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
• 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
• Assorted crackers

1. 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.
2. In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half of parsley mixture on a large piece of plastic. Shape half of the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

cream cheese, sour cream, swiss cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, pecans, onion, pimientos, sweet pickle, salt, pepper, fresh parsley, poppy seeds, crackers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/bacon-cheddar-and-swiss-cheese-ball/ (may not work)