Cheddar-brandy almond-covered cheese ball (1982)

Name: Cheddar-brandy almond-covered cheese ball
Prep time: 10 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 2 cups (8oz) shredded natural cheddar; 1 cup pitted dates, chopped; 1/2 cup butter softened; 1 tablespoon brandy; 1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

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Cheddar-brandy almond-covered cheese ball

Yield: 1 cheese ball

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Additional Time: 30 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

2 cups (8oz) shredded natural cheddar
1 cup pitted dates, chopped
1/2 cup butter softened
1 tablespoon brandy
1/2 cup toasted sliced almonds

Instructions

In a 1-1/2 quart mixer bowl, combine all the ingredients except the almonds.
Beat at medium speed, scraping bowl often, until well-blended.
Shape mixture into a large ball. Roll in toasted almonds.
Cover, refrigerate.
Remove cheese ball from the refrigerator half an hour before serving.
Serve with assorted crackers.

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Nutrition Information:

Yield: 50 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 36Total Fat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 6mgSodium: 22mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 2gProtein: 1g

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