Almond Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup salted toasted almonds, chopped
• 1 package cream cheese
• 1 package Neufchatel cheese
• 3/4 cup Cheddar cheese, finely grated, I use mild
• 3/4 cup Monterey Jack cheese, finely grated
• 1/4 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
• 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
• 1 Tbsp ranch dressing mix
• 1/4 tsp onion powder
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Spread the almonds out on a large plate or cutting board, then put them to the side.
2. Add all the other ingredients to a large mixing bowl and mash everything together thoroughly with a fork.
3. Shape the cheese mixture into a ball, then roll it through the almonds until the outside is covered on every side.
4. Refrigerate the cheese ball overnight to firm it up. Serve it with crackers.