Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball |
Prep: 5 minutes Cooking: 15 minutes |
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| Cheese balls are the perfect appetizer. You can make them ahead of time plus they're delicious. If you'd like a plain cheese Ball, omit everything except the cheeses and pecans. INGREDIENTS 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened 1 large container (16-ounce) sharp Cheddar cheese spread product such as Kaukauna or Merkt's, at room temperature 1/2 cup chopped green onions 6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled 1 clove garlic, minced 3 tablespoons diced pimento 3 tablespoons minced fresh parsley 1 cup chopped pecans Crackers to serve DIRECTIONS 1. Combine the cream cheese and sharp Cheddar cheese product until well mixed. 2. Add the green onions, garlic, bacon, pimento and parsley; mix well. 3. Shape the cheese into a ball. Roll in chopped pecans to cover ball. 4. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate to allow flavors to blend.
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