Bacon Dill Cheese Ball

Description: This is a great spread. I got it originally from organizedhome.com, but have modified it (because studding a cheese ball with almonds to make it look like a pine cone definitely gets the wow factor, but is a pain in the patootie!). Also, this tastes really yummy in tea sandwiches, spread thinly between thin slices of hearty bread.

Ingredients:

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup mayonnaise
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 tablespoon fresh dill
• 1/8 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper

Steps:

1. Mix cream cheese and mayonnaise together in a medium bowl.
2. Add remaining ingredients and mix well.
3. Shape as you wish (ball, pine cone, bowl, sandwiches, Statue of Liberty, whatever *grins*), cover and chill overnight.
4. Serve with crackers.