The Heavyset Cheese Ball

Recipe courtesy Amy Sedaris

Show: Paula's PartyEpisode: Pajama Party

Rated: 5 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (3)

Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
8 servings

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Times:

Prep: 15 min
Inactive Prep: 8 hr 0 min
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 8 hr 35 min

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Ingredients

1 1/4 cups whole natural almonds
1 (8-ounce) package of cream cheese
1/2 cup real mayonnaise
3 crispy cooked bacon slices, crumbled
1/2 teaspoon dill weed
Salt and pepper
1 tablespoon chopped green onion
Sprigs, for garnish

Directions

Preheat oven to 300 degrees F.

Place and spread all the almonds on a cookie sheet or in a shallow pan, pushing the almonds around until they turn color, about 20 minutes.

Mix together the cream cheese and the mayonnaise. Add the bacon, salt and pepper, dill, and onion. Chill overnight.

On a serving platter, make 2 pine cone shapes with the cheese. Begin to press the almonds at a slight angle into the cheese, starting at the narrow end of the pine cone shape.

Do this in rows, continuing to overlap rows until all the cheese is covered. Garnish with fake sprigs, or real ones, or with rosemary.

Serve at room temperature and spread on crackers.

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recipe The Heavyset Cheese Ball
Julie Red Bud, IL 02-20-2009
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Excellent Cheeseball
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cheeseball is very easy and has outstanding flavor. The almonds are such a creative touch, it always has people... commenting! Read more
recipe The Heavyset Cheese Ball
Michelle Lake Luzerne, NY 01-24-2009
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So Easy, So Yummy...So Gone!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This is so simple to make. I make it for family get togethers and it's always the first to go. Everybody loves it. I add... shredded sharp cheddar to mine and onion powder instead of the onions. In a pinch if I don't have time to place all the Almonds...I crush them and just roll the ball in the crushed almonds. For people who can't eat nuts I roll the cheeseball a little more shredded sharp cheddar. A hit everytime!! Thank you for all these great recipes!!Read more
recipe The Heavyset Cheese Ball
KELI SALEM, OR 12-27-2007
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Absolutely wonderful and festive!
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

This cheeseball was a cinch to make. The most time-consuming was the almond decorations but even that was easy (if you have... kids who want to help you can give them this chore). I also added a dash of Worcestshire sauce and I accidentally added too much dill...but it was still great. It works with cracker and/or veggies. Guests loved it and thought it looked very winter-y!Read more