BACON-BROCCOLI CHEESE BALL

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Meet the Cook: Needing a quick appetizer one night when dinner was running late, I combined a few leftovers into this easy cheese ball. For variety, you can shape it into a log, or substitute favorite herbs for the pepper. My husband and I are the proud parents of two children, Kenton, 6, and Katie, 4. -Tamara Rickard, Bartlett, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 10m

Yield 20 servings (2 tablespoons each)

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1 cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1 cup finely chopped broccoli florets
6 bacon strips, cooked and crumbled
Assorted crackers

Steps:

Beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese and pepper until blended. Stir in broccoli. Shape into a ball; roll in bacon to coat. Wrap in plastic; refrigerate until serving. , Remove from refrigerator 15 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 76 calories, Fat 7g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 118mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.