Description
A creamy and flavorful Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball that’s perfect for parties and gatherings, featuring a delicious combination of bacon, cheddar, and cream cheese.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, chopped
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Crackers or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, cooked bacon, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix the ingredients until they are well combined and creamy, using a spatula or hand mixer.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- If desired, roll the chilled cheese ball in chopped nuts for a crunchy exterior. Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can also freeze it for about a month, thawing in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg