bacon cheese ball

Name: Bacon Cheese Ball
Prep time: 30 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 package(s) cream cheese, 8 oz.; 1/4 cup(s) grated Parmesan cheese; 1 clove(s) garlic, minced; 1/2 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon(s) Lawry's seasoned salt; 1/8 teaspoon(s) cayenne pepper (or more to taste); 2 sprig(s) green onions, finely sliced; 1/2 cup(s) chopped, cooked bacon (about 5-6 slices); ## COATING/TOPPING; 1/4 cup(s) shredded cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup(s) cooked, chopped, crispy bacon (roughly 2-3 slices)

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Lynn Dine

Tampa, FL

Updated on Nov 19, 2018

Great cheese ball for any party or tailgating! Who doesn't love cheese and bacon? Make sure to use fresh crispy cooked bacon, not imitation or store-bought bacon bits. Also, allow enough time for the ball to chill and for flavors to meld before serving.

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Bacon cheese ball on a plate with crackers.

Blue Ribbon Recipe

Cheese balls are a staple at holiday parties and this one must be on the menu. With bacon and cheese, what is there not to love about this yummy cheese ball? It has smokiness from the bits of bacon throughout and seasoned to perfection. This easy appetizer is going to go fast.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time

method Pan Fry

yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

1 package cream cheese, 8 oz.
1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon Lawry's seasoned salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper (or more to taste)
2 sprigs green onions, finely sliced
1/2 cup chopped, cooked bacon (about 5-6 slices)
COATING/TOPPING
1/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1/4 cup cooked, chopped, crispy bacon (roughly 2-3 slices)

How To Make bacon cheese ball

Step 1

In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, Parmesan cheese, shredded cheddar, and garlic until blended.

Step 2

Stir in spices, bacon, and green onion.
Step 3

Shape into one large ball or three mini balls. Wrap cheese balls in plastic wrap; refrigerate at least 1 hour or until firm.
Step 4

Just before serving (at least 30 minutes), remove from refrigerator and unwrap from the plastic. Mix together the coating (bacon & cheese) and then roll chilled cheese ball in the coating until it is all covered. Serve with crackers, pretzels, veggies etc.
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