"Pinecone" Cheese Ball

Dress up a cheese ball (use this recipe or another favorite) with almonds or pecans and create a festive  "pinecone" appetizer! 

"Pinecone" Cheese Ball
16 –ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 package ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons (or more to taste0 Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Chopped or whole nuts
Fresh sprigs of rosemary

1.   Mix first four ingredients in food processor or with mixer.  Stir in shredded cheese.

2.   Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight.  
3.   Form into one or two pinecone shapes. Stud outside with whole almonds or pecans and add sprigs of fresh rosemary to the top. 

4.   Serve with crackers.

Recipe without photos . . .
"Pinecone" Cheese Ball
16 –ounces cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon minced onion
1 package ranch salad dressing mix
2 tablespoons (or more to taste0 Worcestershire sauce
1 cup Cheddar cheese, shredded
Chopped or whole nuts
Fresh sprigs of rosemary

1.   Mix first four ingredients in food processor or with mixer.  Stir in shredded cheese.  
2.   Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or overnight.  
3.   Form into one or two pinecone shapes. Stud outside with whole almonds or pecans and add sprigs of fresh rosemary to the top. 
4.   Serve with crackers.

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