Description
A delicious Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball, perfect as an appetizer for gatherings, combining creaminess with crunchy nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- Garlic powder, to taste
- Onion powder, to taste
- Crackers or veggies for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well blended.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape using your hands, ensuring it’s compact and holds together well.
- Roll the cheese ball in the chopped nuts until fully coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve the cheese ball with an assortment of crackers or colorful veggies for dipping.
Notes
Customize flavors by adding spices or using different nuts. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg