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    Bacon Cheese Ball

    Published: Nov 2, 2015 · Modified: Mar 9, 2022 by Kim Strawn This post may contain affiliate links. 5 Comments

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    Need an easy appetizer? This Bacon Cheese Ball is a great addition to your parties or gatherings. Delicious cream cheese, bacon, green onions and cheese come together for a cheese ball great for crackers or vegetables!

    Bacon cheese ball on a white plate and Kraft cheese package laying beside.
    Delicious flavorful cheese ball with bacon and cheese.

    This Bacon Cheese Ball, made with Cheddar Cheese and chopped up bacon and onions, is full of flavor. Surprisingly, it is easy to make and will be perfect for the upcoming Holiday gatherings or the upcoming tailgating season.

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb bacon (divided)
    • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese (divided)
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 2 (8 oz each) cream cheese, softened
    • 2 tsp garlic powder
    • ½ cup chopped green onion

    Bacon makes everything better

    The bacon is such a key ingredient to this cheese ball as it adds so much smoky flavor. (I mean, right? It's bacon.)

    The best tip for cooking bacon I have found is to make it in the oven. I cook it at 400 degrees for about 10-12 minutes. The bacon is crisp every time and ready to be crumbled.

    Another bacon recipe: Classic Bacon Pea Salad

    Instructions

    Cream cheese in a mixing bowl

    First, I added softened cream cheese to a medium sized bowl. I then added ½ cup sour cream to the cream cheese and blended well.

    Green onions on a cutting board

    I then chopped up ½ cup green onions and added them to the cream cheese/sour cream mixture.

    Stir in 7 strips of cooked, crumbled bacon and stir.

    Cream cheese and bacon and cheddar cheese in a mixing bowl

    Adding one cup of cheddar cheese was the perfect addition in this recipe. Of course, you can add a little more if you want.

    Bacon Cheese Ball on Saran Wrap

    After stirring well, place the mixture on plastic wrap and form a ball. Let refrigerate overnight. The next day, roll the cheese ball in cooked bacon (crumbled) and more cheddar cheese.

    Bacon Cheese Ball recipe with cheese, bacon and onion on a cracker

    Serve with crackers, bread or corn chips.

    Storage

    This bacon cheese ball needs to be kept refrigerated. Any leftovers should be stored in an airtight container for up to 48 hours in the fridge. Make sure you also keep this cheese ball cold while serving.

    The crunch of the cracker with the texture of the cheese and bacon makes this appetizer delicious and a quick family favorite.

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    5 from 1 vote
    Bacon Cheese Ball is an easy to make appetizer with bacon, Cheddar Cheese and green onion. Delicious and a quick favorite!
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Keyword cheddar cheese, cheese ball
    Prep Time 30 minutes minutes
    Chilling Time 8 hours hours
    Total Time 8 hours hours 30 minutes minutes
    Servings 10 servings
    Calories 461kcal
    Author Kim Strawn
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    Ingredients

    • 1 lb bacon divided
    • 2 cups Cheddar Cheese divided
    • ½ cup sour cream
    • 16 oz cream cheese, softened softened
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • ½ cup chopped green onion

    Instructions

    • Mix softened cream cheese and sour cream in a medium mixing bowl
    • Stir in garlic powder and onions
    • Stir in 7 slices of cooked, cooled and crumbled bacon
    • Fold in 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
    • Wrap mixture in plastic wrap and form a ball
    • Refrigerate overnight
    • The next day, cook and chop the remaining bacon
    • Put bacon and remaining cheese on a plate and roll the cheese ball in mixture
    • Serve with crackers, chips or bread

    Nutrition

    Calories: 461kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 21g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 110mg | Sodium: 597mg | Potassium: 212mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 974IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 226mg | Iron: 1mg
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    1. Stephanie says

      November 03, 2015 at 9:12 pm

      What a great, cheesy appetizer recipe. It looks delicious and the perfect party appetizer! Thanks for sharing! {client}

      Reply
    2. Gina @ Running to the Kitchen says

      November 02, 2015 at 8:26 pm

      This would definitely be the showstopper of the appetizer line up!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        November 03, 2015 at 1:08 pm

        Thank you! It was very liked at our house!

        Reply
    3. allie @ Thorugh Her Looking Glass says

      November 02, 2015 at 8:23 am

      5 stars
      What a wonderful cheeseball Sarah, can't go wrong with bacon. This will be perfect for the holidays, also game days. Can't wait to see my boys' faces for this one!

      Reply
      • Sarah says

        November 02, 2015 at 1:35 pm

        The boys in my house loved it! Delicious!!

        Reply
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    Hey There, I'm Kim! I am the owner and recipe creator here at Baking With Mom. I'm also a mom to 4 growing kids so I understand busy! Here you will find recipes that are quick, delicious and can get on the table fast. Read more about me.

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