Best Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball Recipes

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BACON, CHEDDAR AND SWISS CHEESE BALL



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When it's time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball-it's such an impressive appetizer. And if you're a party guest, it makes a fabulous gift for your hosts.-Sue Franklin, Lake St. Louis, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 20m

Yield 2 cheese balls (4 cups).

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
2 cups shredded Swiss cheese
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1 cup crumbled cooked bacon (about 12 strips), divided
1/2 cup chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained
2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Assorted crackers

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 116 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 22mg cholesterol, Sodium 194mg sodium, Carbohydrate 2g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 6g protein.

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



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This was a very dangerous recipe for me--I could not stop eating it. Recipe courtesy of A Thrifty Mom. Serving size is estimated, but you may want to double the recipe if you dare.

Provided by AmyZoe

Categories     Spreads

Time 15m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
1 cup cheddar cheese (for outside of ball)
1/3 cup mayonnaise
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 teaspoon garlic salt
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 cup onion, chopped (you can use green onion or whatever you have)
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1/3 cup bacon, crumbled and cooked

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.5, Fat 25.1, SaturatedFat 12.8, Cholesterol 67.5, Sodium 386.7, Carbohydrate 4.6, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 1.9, Protein 9.6

BACON CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL SPREAD



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After looking at many cheese ball recipes that didn't fit my family's tastes, I made one up to serve on New Year's Eve. Everyone loved and it was super simple to put together. I didn't roll my cheese ball in chopped nuts, but you could certainly do that or even roll it in additional crumbled bacon.

Provided by Karen..

Categories     Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces cream cheese, softened (I used light cream cheese)
1 -1 1/2 cup shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese (I used Cabot's Seriously Sharp)
5 -6 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1 teaspoon parsley flakes
1 1/2 teaspoons dried chives (or 1 tbl or so snipped fresh chives)
1 dash hot sauce
1 dash garlic powder
chopped pecans (optional) or walnuts (optional)
additional crumbled cooked bacon (optional)

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.9, Cholesterol 26, Sodium 118.2, Carbohydrate 0.8, Sugar 0.5, Protein 3.2

SWISS, CHEDDAR, AND BACON CHEESE BALL



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My girlfriend loves swiss and cheddar cheese balls, and I couldn't find them for our sixth month anniversary, so I invented my own as a present to her. She said they were the best ones she had ever had.

Provided by Brian Davis

Categories     Cheese

Time 10m

Yield 4 balls

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 (8 ounce) package cheddar cheese
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese
8 ounces of freshly grated swiss cheese
1 1/2 ounces bacon bits (more or less to taste)
Club crackers

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.

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