Shelly's Recipe

THE EVERYTHING CHEESE BALL

Category: Cheeseballs

2 cups shredded Swiss cheese, softened
2 cups shredded Cheddar cheese softened
1 (8 oz) pkg cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1/2 cup chopped onions
1 (2 oz) jar pimiento
2 tbsp sweet pickle relish
10 slices bacon, crisp-cooked, drained and crumbled, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans, divided
Dash salt and pepper
1/4 cup snipped parsley
1 tbsp poppy seeds
Assorted crackers

In a large bowl beat together cream cheese and sour cream until fluffy. Beat in Swiss cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, undrained pimiento, pickle relish, half of the bacon, 1/4 cup of the pecans, salt and pepper. Cover and chill until firm. Shape into 1 large or 2 small balls on wax paper.

In a small bowl combine remaining bacon, pecans, parsley and poppy seeds. Turn mixture out onto clean sheet of wax paper. Roll cheese balls in seed mixture to coat. Wrap and chill. Let stand 30 minutes at room temperature before serving. Serve with crackers.