Cheese Ball Recipe
This Cheese Ball recipe is a large ball of cream cheese mixed with cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, and pecans for a classic appetizer.
Servings: 16
Calories: 271kcal
Ingredients
- 1 pound bacon cooked, finely crumbled, divided (about 1½ cups)
- 2 blocks (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup (57.5 g) sour cream, room temperature
- 2 cups (226 g) sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded, divided
- ¼ cup (25 g) green onions, finely chopped, divided
- ½ cup (54.5 g) pecans, finely chopped, divided
- 3 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
Instructions
- In a large bowl, add ¾ cup of crumbled bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, 1 cup of cheddar cheese, 3 tablespoons of green onion, ¼ cup of pecans, ranch seasoning, and garlic powder. Stir to fully incorporate.
- In a separate bowl, combine the remaining bacon, cheese, green onion, pecans, and parsley. Pour the mixture onto a cutting board or baking sheet, and spread it into an even layer.
- Using a spatula or greased hands, form the cream cheese mixture into a ball.
- Pick up the cheese ball. Roll onto the remaining bacon mixture until all sides are evenly coated.
- Serve with crackers or pretzels.
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Nutrition
Calories: 271kcal