Halloween Cheese Skull

Ingredients

• 8 ounces bacon strips, chopped
• 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 teaspoon garlic salt
• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 1-1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/3 cup chopped green onions
• 1/3 cup chopped pecans, toasted
• 4 ounces thinly sliced prosciutto
• 2 fresh mozzarella cheese balls (Bocconcini)
• Assorted crackers

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp, stirring occasionally. Remove with a slotted spoon; drain on paper towels.
2. In a small bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth; stir in sour cream, garlic salt and pepper until well blended. Stir in cheddar, green onions, pecans and cooled cooked bacon. Transfer to a serving plate or dish. Using an offset spatula, spread into skull shape, about 2-in. thick. Place two mozzarella pieces for eyes.
3. Cover cream cheese mixture with Prosciutto slices, leaving the eyes and spaces or a nose and mouth uncovered. Chill until set, about 1 hour. Serve with assorted crackers.