Smoked Almond Cheese Ball

Name: Smoked Almond Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 1-3/4 cups.
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons sweet white wine; 2 teaspoons Dijon mustard; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce; 2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2/3 cup chopped smoked almonds; Assorted crackers

This cheese ball makes its way to our table every year, and I often give one or more as gifts. The recipe is easily doubled or tripled. —Cleo Gonske, Redding, CA

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons sweet white wine
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 to 2 drops hot pepper sauce
2 cups (8 ounces) finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2/3 cup chopped smoked almonds
Assorted crackers

Directions

In a large bowl, beat the first 5 ingredients until smooth. Stir in cheese. Shape into a ball; roll in almonds. Wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.