Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipe

Spice up your next party with this irresistible Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball! Creamy cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, and a hint of Tabasco (optional) create a flavor explosion that's perfect served with buttery crackers. Easily customizable to your taste, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 15 mins
Calories 314.4 kcal
Protein 21g
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Ingredients for Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Pimiento
  • Fresh Parsley
  • 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional), to taste
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • chopped pecans or your favorite nuts (optional)
  • butter crackers or your favorite dippers

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How to Make Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball

  1. In a medium bowl, combine 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 2 tablespoons mayonnaise; and 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder.
  2. Gently mix all ingredients until thoroughly combined. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon to 1/2 teaspoon Tabasco sauce (optional), to taste.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld.
  5. Before serving, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans or your favorite nuts (optional).
  6. Serve with butter crackers or your favorite dippers. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

16 g

Sugar

1g

Fat

83g

Carbs

0g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball?

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball takes about 30 minutes from start to finish — roughly 15 minutes to prepare and 15 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball?

Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball has approximately 314.4 calories per serving, with about 21 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 45 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball?

The key ingredients for Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball are Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Green Onion, Bacon, Garlic Clove, Pimiento. See the full list with measurements above.

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