Jeweled Cheese Ball - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 c. (8 oz.) shredded natural Cheddar cheese
1 c. pitted dates, chopped
1/2 c. Land O Lakes sweet cream butter, softened
1 Tbsp. brandy
1/2 c. toasted sliced almonds

Preparation

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