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Cheese Balls
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Cheese Ball Recipe

This CHEESE BALL is a perfect appetizer to serve especially this holiday season. A creamy dip loaded with various types of cheeses, bacon, and rolled in crunchy nuts and bacon bits! It may look complicated, but it's so easy and fun to make.
Course Appetizers
Cuisine American
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings 5 people
Calories 471kcal
Author Imma

Ingredients

  • 3-4 bacon 
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon parsley fresh chopped
  • 2 green onions , chopped
  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened
  • 1 cup freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • ¼ cup mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano leave
  • dash freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Instructions

  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat then add chopped bacon. Brown Add bacon and cook until brown and crispy, about 6-8 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate. 
  • In a small bowl, combine half of the bacon, pecans, parsley, and green onions; set aside.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, onion powder, garlic powder, remaining browned bacon, oregano, black pepper, hot pepper sauce, remaining green onion, and Worcestershire sauce on a medium-high until well combined and fluffy, about 1-2 minutes. 
  • Cover and place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight. Shape the mixture into a ball and roll in the prepared bacon-pecan mixture. Serve with crackers, crudite, or chips. 

Notes

  1. Pecans can also be substituted with any nuts you prefer. You can try almonds instead or roll it purely on crispy bacon bits!
  2. Discard any cheese dip left 2 hours after serving to avoid any risk.
  3. Don't make a huge cheese ball especially when serving to a few people. It’s better to divide it into 2 small balls or much smaller balls. And just bring them out once the table needs to be refilled.
  4. Please keep in mind that nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary greatly based on products used.

Nutrition

Calories: 471kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Cholesterol: 84mg | Sodium: 492mg | Potassium: 222mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 962IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 228mg | Iron: 1mg