Bacon Cheese Ball
A retro party centerpiece of cream cheese blended with sharp cheddar, green onions, and Worcestershire, rolled in crispy bacon crumbles and served with crackers. Plan ahead: refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving.
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 4 green onions, thinly sliced
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco)
- 8 oz crackers or bagel chips (for serving)
Instructions
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1
In a large bowl, beat 16 oz softened cream cheese until smooth. Mix in 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese, half the cooked bacon, 4 thinly sliced green onions, 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 tsp garlic powder, and 1/2 tsp hot sauce (such as Tabasco) until combined.
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2
Scoop mixture onto plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Wrap tightly.
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3
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight until firm.
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4
Spread remaining 8 strips cooked and crumbled bacon on a plate. Roll the cheese ball in bacon, pressing to coat.
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5
Transfer to a serving plate and surround with 8 oz crackers or bagel chips (for serving).