Cheese Ball

Ingredients:

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 tablespoon sour cream
• 1 jar of diced pimento, drained
• 4 fresh chives, snipped
• 2 green onions, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons dried parsley
• 1/3 cup Real Bacon Bits®
• 1/3 cup pistachios, coarsely chopped

Seasonings:

• 1/2 teaspoon seasoning salt
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 dashes pepper

Instructions:

1. Add Worcestershire, seasonings, and sour cream to room temperature cream cheese. Mix until well blended.
2. Stir in pimentos, chives, and green onions.
3. Add shredded cheddar. Mix until combined.
4. Scoop cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap. Cover and shape into a ball.
5. Chill ball in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
6. Combine parsley, bacon bits, and pistachios in a small bowl.
7. Before serving, roll ball in the mixture. Place on a platter with a variety of crackers.