Homemade cheese ball recipe

Ingredients

• 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 tablespoon ranch dressing mix
• 1 tablespoon bacon bits
• 2 tablespoon chives, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup almonds, crushed
• 2 8 oz packages cream cheese, room temperature

Instructions

• In a large bowl or stand mixer, add the cream cheese and mix until smooth.
• Add the next 6 ingredients to the bowl and mix until everything is incorporated.
• Ladle the cream cheese mixture onto some foil or saran wrap. Fold in the sides of the foil/saran wrap and form into a ball. Once it's in a ball make sure to cover the ball completely.
• Place in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
• Press the crushed almonds all around the cream cheese ball using your hands. Press the almonds inwards so that they will stick.
• Serve & Enjoy!