Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
This Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball is the ultimate party appetizer! Creamy, cheesy, and loaded with crispy bacon, it’s sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 10 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 ounces cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans, for coating (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix well until combined.
- Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow the cheese ball to firm up.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator and form it into a ball.
- If desired, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or a dash of hot sauce to the cheese mixture.
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