Cheddar Bacon Cheese Ball Food

WHISKEY-BACON-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375°F
• Arrange bacon on a slotted pan or wire rack-lined baking sheet and bake to crisp
• Cool to room temperature then finely chop
• In the bowl of a food processor, combine softened cream cheese, cubed Cheddar, shallot and garlic, and process until fairly smooth
• Transfer mixture into mixing bowl
• Using a rubber spatula, stir in shredded cheese, whisky, bitters, Worcestershire, mustard, salt, pepper and about two-thirds of the bacon bits
• Reserve the rest of the bacon for topping
• Lay a good amount of plastic wrap on a flat surface and transfer cheese mixture to the plastic
• Twist up the four corners of the plastic and tighten to form a ball shape
• Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight
• In a shallow dish, combine chopped smoked almonds, reserved bacon bits and fresh chives and parsley
• Roll the cheese ball in the mixture until the ball is completely and evenly coated
• Serve with your favorite crackers, pretzel rods or veggie planks such as carrots, parsnips, red peppers and/or celery

SMOKY BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended. Fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon.
• Form the cheese into a ball and roll into the sliced almonds. Refrigerate until serving.

BACON CHEDDAR RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In bowl, combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Microwave cheeses for about 45 seconds (depending on microwave) or just until the they are soft and cheddar is slightly melted. Stir to combine.
• Add ranch dressing mix, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, paprika, black pepper and half of the green onions. Stir the mixture until everything is combined. Chill in fridge for about 5 minutes if necessary so it can be formed into a ball.
• Lay plastic wrap on surface and transfer cheese mixture on top. Wrap the plastic wrap around cheese mixture and shape the mixture into a ball. Chill until the cheese ball is firm.
• Combine the bacon bits, nuts and remaining green onions in a plate. Roll the chilled cheese ball in the bacon/nuts mixture. Refrigerate covered until ready to serve. The cheese ball tastes better the next day after all the flavors are combined.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, add the softened cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, green onion, and Worcestershire. Stir until well combined and cover the bowl in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour. Using your hands, shape the chilled mixture into a ball. Place the chopped pecans in a rimmed dish and roll the cheese ball through the pecans until the entire surface is coated. Serve immediately with crackers or chill until ready to serve.

BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sour cream until smooth. Stir in shredded cheeses, 1/2 cup bacon, 1/4 cup pecans, onion, pimientos, pickle relish, salt and pepper. Refrigerate, covered, at least 1 hour., In a small bowl, mix parsley, poppy seeds and remaining bacon and pecans. Spread half the parsley mixture on a large plate. Shape half the cheese mixture into a ball; roll in parsley mixture to coat evenly. Cover. Repeat. Refrigerate at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.

BACON AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Instructions Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. When cool enough to handle, crumble bacon. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the cheddar, green onions, red pepper flakes if desired and half of the bacon. Transfer to plastic wrap; shape with wrap into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll cheese ball in remaining bacon. Serve with crackers and apple slices.

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain the bacon slices on a paper towel-lined plate. Chop the cooled bacon into small pieces.
• Stir together the cream cheese and ranch dressing mix in a bowl until smooth. Add the bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions, and olives; stir until well combined. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the chopped pecans. Refrigerate overnight.

CHEDDAR BACON PISTACHIO CHEESEBALL

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, seasoning salt, onion powder, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well blended. Fold in the cooked and crumbled bacon and chopped parsley.
• Form the cheese into a ball and roll into the pistachios. Refrigerate until serving.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium bowl cream together cream cheese, sour cream and cheddar cheese blend. Stir in onion powder, seasoned salt, garlic powder and white pepper until thoroughly combined.
• Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Scoop cheese mixture in a ball in the center of the wrap. Using plastic shape into a ball. Place in refrigerator for at least one hour.
• Meanwhile combine bacon and fresh parsley in a shallow dish. Roll cheese ball in bacon/parsley mixture. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 days.

SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients (can use electric hand mixer) and shape into ball.
• Refrigerate, but let set out at room temperature before serving.
• Serve with crackers.

20 EASY CHEESE BALLS FOR YOUR NEXT PARTY

Steps:

• Select your favorite recipe.
• Organize all the required ingredients.
• Prep a cheese ball in 30 minutes or less!

CHEDDAR BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Cook bacon to crisp and drain on paper towels. Crumble into small pieces or chop on a cutting board. Divide in half and set aside.
• Reserve two tablespoons of the bacon fat and save the rest for other recipes, or discard.
• In a clean pan, heat the two tablespoons of bacon fat and add onions, bell peppers and garlic and saute about four minutes over medium high until soft.
• Lower heat to medium and add sugar, vinegar and jam and cook for another minute, then remove pan to cool.
• In a small dry pan over medium heat, toast pecans for about 2-3 minutes until browned. Remove to a cutting board and chop fine. Take half the nuts and set aside into a medium bowl.
• In the bowl of a stand mixer with paddle attachment, beat cream cheese until smooth then beat in the sour cream. Scrape and beat again.
• Add the swiss, cheddar, salt, pepper, half of the chopped nuts, half of the chopped bacon and all of the contents from the pan with the onions and peppers.
• Mix with paddle just long enough to incorporate, don't over mix.
• Refrigerate for one hour.
• Lay out a big piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and sprinkle half the bacon and nut mixture out.
• Use a rubber spatula to gather up the cheese mixture and using your hands, form into a ball shape then set in the center of the topping mixture.
• Pour the rest of the topping over the top of the cheese ball then use the plastic or parchment to lift the sides to get the topping all the way around the ball. Roll the ball into the mixture until it is all used.
• Place on a serving dish and refrigerate again for another hour.
• Serve with crackers.

BACON RANCH CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Use a silicone spatula to mix all ingredients until well combined. Transfer to saran wrap and use it to help you mold it into a ball.
• Refrigerate for a minimum of 30 minutes in order to allow the flavors to blend. Remove saran wrap and transfer to a serving platter. Serve with crackers, vegetables, Pita chips, or crusty breads.
• As of 12/2020: Sour Cream, Garlic Powder, and White Cheddar/Monterey Jack cheese were added to the recipe for improved taste and texture. They are optional, but recommended. The recipe video does not include these ingredients.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well. Form the cheese mixture into a ball and cover in plastic wrap. Place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator 15 minutes before ready to serve. Serve with crackers.

BACON-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients; mix well then form into a ball.
• Cover with plastic wrap and efrigerate overnight to blend flavours.Delicious!

CHEDDAR BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Step 1: In a large bowl, mix together 8 ounces softened cream cheese, 1/2 cup sour cream, 1 1/2 cups shredded cheddar cheese, 1/2 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 3/4 teaspoon onion powder and 1/8 teaspoon pepper.
• Step 2: Form the mixture into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for 1 hour.
• Step 3: In a shallow bowl, add 1/2 cup cooked, crumbled bacon. Roll cheese ball into the bacon until it's covered (can also roll in additional shredded cheddar, if you like). Re-wrap ball in plastic wrap; refrigerate until ready to serve.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sour cream, garlic powder, and black pepper with a hand mixer until smooth and well combined. Stir in half of the cheddar cheese, green onions, bacon, and pecans. Set the other half aside on a plate. Mix with a spatula until evenly distributed.
• Add the cheese mixture onto a clean cutting board and use your hands to shape it into a ball. To prevent the cheese from sticking too much, apply some oil to your hands or wear disposable gloves.
• Cover the cheese ball with plastic cling wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, allowing it to firm up a bit if needed. I placed the cheese ball wrapped in plastic wrap in the freezer for 15 minutes to save time.
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the remaining half of the cheddar cheese, green onion, bacon, pecans and poppy seeds until evenly mixed. Roll the chilled cheese ball in the mixture until all sides are coated. Gently press it into the cheese ball to stick if needed.
• Serve immediately with crackers or store (wrapped in plastic wrap) in the refrigerator for up to a week.

SWISS, CHEDDAR, AND BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix the cheddar cheese, cream cheese, and swiss cheese thoroughly and then sprinkle in the bacon bits and mix more.
• When thoroughly mixed, use hands to form balls.
• The recipe should make about four good sized balls.
• Refrigerate for one to two hours until cheese has better consistency.
• Store in ziplock bags if not using immediately as they keep for several days.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a medium sized bowl, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch packet, and the crackers.
• Shape into a ball.
• Add bacon and green onion to the cheese ball, press it in to stay.
• Serve with dipping products like veggies or crackers.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Place softened cream cheese into a medium sized mixing bowl.
• With an electric mixer, mix cream cheese.
• Then, add the liquid smoke, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix until well combined.
• Roll cheese mixture into a ball and roll it in the bacon crumbles.
• Serve with your favoite crackers. Enjoy!

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL SPREAD

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a med-large size bowl.
• If your cream cheese is soft enough, you can stir this by hand or you can use a hand-mixer until well combined.
• Spoon out onto plastic wrap big enough to fold over top and form cheese mixture into a smooth bowl, wrapping plastic wrap around ball to seal.
• (If desired, roll cheese ball into chopped nuts or additional cooked and crumbled bacon before wrapping.).
• Place in refrigerator for 1-2 hours so flavors blend.
• Serve with crackers, bagel chips, veggies, etc.

THE INFAMOUS BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Transfer the chilled cream cheese mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to form the mixture into a ball - this will be a little messy, so just be patient & keep working until it comes together! Roll the ball in the bacon & cheddar mixture from Step 1, coating the entire surface with shredded cheese & crumbled bacon.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix all items together except the additional 1 cup of cheddar cheese that you will use to roll the ball inches.
• With a spoon pull mixture toward middle of the bowl and try to form a ball.
• Then cover and place in refrigerator until chilled and firm.
• After it has chilled, it will be easier to work with.
• Roll the cheese mixture into a ball and roll in additional cup of grated cheddar cheese.
• Roll until all sides are coated and press the cheese into the ball.

RANCH AND BACON CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Take 2 packages of cream cheese (softened) and mix till slightly whipped.
• Add packet of ranch dressing and mix till incorporated.
• Fold in 1 cup shredded cheese.
• Pour bacon bits in a plate or pie tin.
• Form cream cheese mixture into a ball with your hands.
• Roll ball in bacon bits till covered. Wrap cheese ball in plastic wrap and place in the fridge.
• When cheese ball feels firm, remove and serve with crackers.