Crispy Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
By: Chef Cindy Gilbert
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The classic cheese ball never goes out of style. Especially when it’s loaded with crumbled bacon, shredded Cheddar and French’s® Crispy Fried Onions. It’s the perfect combo of savory, creamy and crunchy for your holiday appetizer spread.
The classic cheese ball never goes out of style. Especially when it’s loaded with crumbled bacon, shredded Cheddar and French’s® Crispy Fried Onions. It’s the perfect combo of savory, creamy and crunchy for your holiday appetizer spread.
Key products
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Instructions
Instructions
Mix cream cheese, hot sauce (if using), Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder and black pepper in large bowl until well blended and smooth. Add cheese, 1/2 cup of the Crispy Fried Onions, half of the bacon, and green onion. Mix until well blended.
Shape mixture into a ball. Mix remaining 1/2 cup Crispy Fried Onions, bacon, and parsley in shallow dish. Roll cheese ball in mixture to coat evenly.
Serve immediately or wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with a cheese knife. Spread on crackers, pretzels, pita chips, or cut up fresh veggies.
Test Kitchen Tip: If making ahead of time, remove from refrigerator and let stand 15 minutes at room temperature before serving.
