Give this festive pine cone-shaped cheese ball to your friends as a holiday hostess gift. Be sure to include the recipe, or they will be asking you for it!!
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Shallots
1 tablespoon Land O Lakes® Butter
1 teaspoon sugar
Spread
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
14 cup Land O Lakes® Butter, softened
1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1 cup shredded provolone cheese
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
1 teaspoon country-style Dijon mustard, if desired
14 teaspoon salt
Topping
12 cup sliced almonds
Garnish
Fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired
Assorted crackers
STEP 1
Melt 1 tablespoon butter in 10-inch skillet until sizzling; add shallots and sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, 6-8 minutes or until shallots are browned and caramelized. Immediately remove from heat. Cool 10 minutes.
STEP 2
Combine shallot mixture and all remaining spread ingredients in bowl. Beat at medium speed until creamy. Cover; refrigerate 1 hour.
STEP 3
Shape cheese mixture on waxed paper into pine cone shape. Place onto serving plate. Insert sliced almonds at an angle to resemble pine cone. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight to blend flavors.
STEP 4
Garnish with rosemary sprigs just before serving, if desired. Serve with assorted crackers.
Purchase extra sliced almonds to select whole slices for inserting.
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