Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 1 cup sliced almonds
  • 8 oz fine grated sharp cheddar (freshly shredded)
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • ⅓ cup port wine
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
  • ¼ tsp cayenne pepper
  • ½ tsp seasoned salt
  • parchment paper
  • crackers or apple slices to serve with

Instruction

  • Set oven to 350 degrees. Bake 1 cup sliced almond on baking dish for 5 minutes or until toasted. Set aside.
  • In a food processor, add 8oz sharp cheddar, 8oz cream cheese, 1/3 cup port wine, 1 tbs Worcestershire sauce, 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper, and 1/2 seasoned salt. Pulse until completely mixed and smooth.
  • Using a spatula, transfer cheese mixture into a food storage container for 2 or more hours for the cheese to firm.
  • Once firm, cut a piece of parchment paper and empty the mixture in center of parchment paper. Form into a ball. You can use the parchment paper to help you form the ball.
  • Cut an additional piece of parchment paper. Place toasted almond slices on parchment paper.
  • Roll the cheese ball in the toasted almonds until it is completely covered with the toasted almonds.
  • Serve with sliced apples or your favorite crackers.