Best Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball Spread 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 RANCH CHEESE BALL



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This recipe is for one large cheese ball, perfect for larger parties. Or divide it into two smaller cheese balls for two different occasions or two different platters. You can also just halve the recipe to make a smaller ball that serves about 4-6.

Provided by Diane

Categories     Appetizer     Dips     Snack

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 11

16 ounces Cream Cheese (, softened (2 packages))
1 cup Cheddar Cheese
0.5 ounce Ranch Dressing Mix ( (1/2 package or @ 1 1/2 tablespoons - or to taste))
1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon Paprika
fresh cracked Black Pepper
4 Green Onions (, sliced thin (divided in half))
4 slices cooked, crispy Bacon (, cut into very small pieces)
1/4 cup chopped roasted Nuts ((pecans, almond, walnuts etc...))

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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 265 kcal, Carbohydrate 4 g, Protein 7 g, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 12 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Sodium 384 mg, Sugar 1 g, ServingSize 1 serving

BACON AND CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL



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Jazz up this holiday party favorite with the addition of smoky bacon and green onions; use a superior sharp cheddar cheese for a bolder combination of flavors that's sure to complement whatever you pair it with.

Yield Makes

Number Of Ingredients 6

8 ounces bacon strips
1 package (8 ounces) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
8 ounces Gibbsville Sharp Cheddar cheese, shredded (2 cups)
1/3 cup thinly chopped green onions
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes, optional
Assorted crackers and apple slices

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 CHEESE SPREAD



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Each year, I share Christmas cheer by setting up a buffet at my family's hardware store. This cheese spread recipe is always a biggie! -Sharon W. Bickett, Chester, South Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 4 cups.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 package (12 ounces) bacon strips, chopped
1/2 cup chopped pecans
4 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups mayonnaise
1 small onion, chopped
2 tablespoons finely chopped sweet red pepper
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • Cook bacon until crisp; drain. Meanwhile, in a large bowl, combine the next 6 ingredients. Stir in bacon. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 18g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 216mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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

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

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