Shelly's Recipe

PINECONE CHEESE BALL

Category: Cheeseballs

1 pkg cream cheese, softened
1 (3 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
2 (3 oz) cans deviled ham
1 (0.7 oz) envelope Italian dressing mix
1 (6 oz) can whole smoked or unsalted almonds
Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables
Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

Combine cream cheese, deviled ham, and dressing mix until well blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.

Form mixture into a pinecone shape, using hands and plastic wrap. Starting at the bottom, press almonds into cheese mixture at slight angles, forming overlapping rows to resemble a pinecone.

Cover loosely, and chill 1 hour. Serve with crackers and vegetables. Garnish, if desired. Makes 8 to 10 appetizer servings