Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball (New Year)
Submitted by happyzhangbo
Easy bacon cheddar cheese ball with cream cheese, scallions and pimentos. Make-ahead New Year’s party appetizer ready in 15 minutes, chill overnight.
YIELD
8 servingsPREP
10 minCOOK
5 minREADY
15 minThis no-fuss cheese ball comes together in minutes and gets better as it sits overnight, making it the ultimate make-ahead party move.
Crispy bacon bits, sharp cheddar, and tangy cream cheese meld with fresh scallions, minced garlic, and bright red pimentos for a flavor bomb that’ll disappear faster than the countdown. Form it into a ball, wrap it tight, and let the fridge do the work while flavors marry.
Serve it cold with crackers and watch your guests hover around the cheese plate all night.
Pro Tips
- Soften cream cheese to room temperature for easier mixing
- Cook bacon until extra crispy, then crumble it fine
- Refrigerate overnight for best flavor development
- Roll in extra chopped parsley or pecans for a fancy finish
Ingredients
Directions
Combine all ingredients, mixing well.
Form into a ball; cover with plastic film.
Refrigerate overnight to allow flavors to blend.
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