Pinecone Cheese Ball

Name: Pinecone Cheese Ball
Ingredients: 1 package cream cheese, softened; 1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 2 (3-ounce) cans deviled ham; 1 (0.7-ounce) envelope Italian dressing mix; 1 (6-ounce) can whole smoked or unsalted almonds; Assorted crackers and fresh vegetables; Garnish: fresh rosemary sprigs

7 ingredients

3 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Combine cream cheese, deviled ham, and dressing mix until well blended. Cover and chill 1 hour.
2

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.
3

Note: For testing purposes only, we used Hormel Cure 81 Deviled Ham.