Whiskey-Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Ball – Rachael Ray

Ingredients

• 12 slices smoky bacon
• 1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 cup cubed sharp white cheddar cheese (Irish or American) plus 1 1/2 cups shredded
• 1 shallot, grated
• 1 clove garlic, grated
• 1/4 cup good quality Irish whisky, such as Jamesons
• 2 to 3 dashes bitters, such as Angostura
• About 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon dry mustard
• Salt and pepper
• 3/4 cup smoked almonds, chopped or coarsely processed
• 1/4 cup chives, finely chopped
• A handful parsley, finely chopped