1/4cupalmondschopped, We like Blue Diamond Low Sodium Almonds
1/4cupsmoked almondschopped, We like Blue Diamond Smokehouse Almonds
4slicesbaconcooked and chopped
2tbspparsleychopped
2tbspgreen onionsthinly sliced
2(8 oz) packagescream cheese
1 1/4cupsharp cheddar cheesefinely grated
2tbspRanch dressing seasoning mix
1 1/2tspWorcestershire sauce
Instructions
In a small mixing bowl, combine the chopped almonds, half of the chopped bacon, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and 1 tablespoon of green onions; set aside.
In the bowl of a stand mixer or a large mixing bowl (using a hand mixer), combine the cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, Worcestershire sauce, and reserved bacon, parsley and green onion. Beat on medium speed for 1 minute. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for 30 minutes.
Form the mixture into a ball and roll to cover the ball entirely. You may need to pat some of the nuts into the areas that aren't covered. Cover the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes or until ready to serve.
Notes
-You can use any kind of nut here (roasted or raw), or whatever combo you like, but I really like using part lightly salted and part smoked almonds because how they enhance the flavor of the bacon and ranch!