1 package (225g) cream cheese, softened
125ml sour cream
250g shredded Swiss cheese
250g shredded sharp cheddar cheese
250g crumbled cooked bacon (about 12 strips), divided
100g caramelized red onion chutney
100g pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
1/4 tsp salt
1/4 tsp pepper
10g chopped chives, to garnish
1 tbsp poppy seeds, to garnish
Assorted crackers
Directions
In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, half the bacon, onion chutney, jalapenos, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour.
In a small bowl, mix chives, poppy seeds and remaining bacon. Spread half of garnish mixture on a large piece of plastic. Shape half of the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Wrap in plastic. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.
