Description
A delightful appetizer that combines rich flavors of bacon and cheddar cheese into a creamy, delicious orb, perfect for parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Crackers or vegetable sticks for serving
Instructions
- Begin by gathering all your ingredients. In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper.
- Use a spatula or a mixer to blend the ingredients until everything is well combined and creamy. Ensure there are no large chunks and the mixture is smooth.
- If you’re adding nuts for extra crunch and flavor, fold in the chopped walnuts or pecans at this stage until they’re evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- Form the mixture into a ball or log shape. Wrap it in plastic wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to allow it to firm up.
- After chilling, unwrap the cheese ball and serve it with an assortment of crackers or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Notes
For a spicy kick, add diced jalapeños or roll the cheese ball in extra crumbled bacon or chopped herbs for presentation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg