Festive Cheese Beach Ball

• 6 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, divided
• 2 cups crumbled blue cheese
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped green onions
• 1 garlic clove, minced
• 1/4 cup cooked tiny shrimp
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimiento-stuffed olives
• 2 tablespoons crumbled cooked bacon
• 2 tablespoons chopped sweet yellow pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
• 2 tablespoons chopped ripe olives
• 2 tablespoons chopped pimientos
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh parsley
• Assorted crackers

1. In a large bowl, combine two packages of cream cheese and blue cheese until smooth. In a another large bowl, combine two packages of cream cheese and cheddar cheese; set aside. In a third bowl, beat the remaining cream cheese until fluffy; add the onions and garlic.
2. In a 2-qt. bowl lined with plastic wrap, layer each portion of cream cheese. Invert onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap and shape into a ball.
3. With a sharp knife, score eight sections on the ball. Sprinkle each section with one of the toppings and press lightly. Serve with crackers.

cream cheese, blue cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic, shrimp, olives, bacon, sweet yellow pepper, green onions, olives, pimientos, parsley, crackers

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/festive-cheese-beach-ball/ (may not work)