Cheese Ball Recipe

This Cheese Ball recipe is an easy appetizer that’s a crowd pleaser too! Made with cream cheese, bacon cheddar, green onions and nuts, it’s loaded with flavor.

One of my saving graces during the holidays is those super simple appetizers that everyone can snack on while you’re whipping up the main event. This Cheese Ball is one of those recipes!

This recipe takes no more than 10 minutes to prep and is so deliciously rich, creamy, cheesy, and flavorful. It also looks impressive, which is a total bonus. No one has to know it only took a few minutes.

This recipe is also easy to make ahead of time, can be stored in the freezer, and can also be doubled or tripled to serve an even bigger crowd. Heck yes!

Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

This Cheese Ball recipe is such a fun, easy appetizer! It’s packed full of flavor and perfect with your favorite crackers.

Prep: 10min

Total: 70min

Yield: 12

Serving Size: 1 serving

Nutrition Facts: calories 159 kcal, Carbohydrate 2 g, Protein 5 g, Fat 14 g, Saturated Fat 7 g, Trans Fat 0.02 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Sodium 216 mg, Fiber 0.3 g, Sugar 1 g, unSaturated Fat 7 g, servingSize 1 serving

Ingredients:

• 4 slices thick cut bacon ((chopped))
• 250 grams cream cheese ((8 oz or 1 package))
• 2 tablespoons sour cream or mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon sriracha sauce
• 1 teaspoon dried parsley
• ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 3 tablespoons sliced green onions or chives
• ¼ cup toasted pecans or walnuts ((chopped))

Instruction:

1. In a skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Place on paper towels to drain and allow to cool.
2. In a medium bowl, beat cream cheese, sour cream, sriracha sauce, parsley, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder until smooth and combined.
3. Stir in half of the cooked bacon, shredded cheese, and 2 tablespoons green onions.
4. On a plate, combine remaining bacon, remaining green onions, and nuts.
5. Shape cream cheese mixture into a ball and roll in the bacon mixture to coat. (If this is difficult, you can wrap and refrigerate the cheese ball for one hour before rolling in the coating and serving or refrigerating further.)
6. Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving.

The Best Cheese Ball Recipe

This is the BEST Cheese Ball Recipe! Cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and ranch dressing combine giving you a delicious and easy holiday appetizer!

Prep: 10min

Total: 250min

Yield: 24

Serving Size: 2 tablespoons

Nutrition Facts: servingSize 2 tablespoons, calories 104 kcal, Carbohydrate 1 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 10 g, Saturated Fat 6 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 120 mg, Sugar 1 g, Fiber 0.01 g, unSaturated Fat 2.4 g

Ingredients:

• 16 oz cream cheese
• 1 3/4 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 (1oz) ranch dressing mix packet
• 3 tablespoons sour cream
• 5 pieces bacon (cooked and crumbled)
• 2-3 tablespoons green onion (chopped)

Instruction:

1. Combine all of the ingredients into a mixing bowl. Stir until fully incorporated. Set aside.
2. Place a piece of plastic wrap into a large bowl. Transfer the cheese mixture into the wrap and bowl, using the wrap to help form into a ball.
3. Chill for at least 4 hours, or overnight, until ready to serve.

Cheese Ball Recipe

A Cheese Ball recipe is a classic appetizer that everyone can get behind. This simple and easy 5 ingredient recipe is the perfect party food.

Prep: 20min

Total: 20min

Yield: 20

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces cream cheese (room temperature)
• 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
• 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 3/4 cup pecans

Instruction:

1. In a large bowl beat the cream cheese. Then mix in the chese, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder.
2. Spread out a large piece of saran wrap. Place the mixture into the middle of it and and then using the plastic wrap form it into a ball. Chill for 8 hours.
3. Before serving, remove the saran wrap then coat the cheeseball with the pecans.

Cheese Ball Recipe – Easy Cheese Ball

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