Smoky Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Ball
Photo: Hector Sanchez; Styling: Caroline M. Cunningham
Update the cheese platter with a new cheese ball, spiced honey for drizzling, and marinated feta.
How to Make It
Cook bacon slices in a skillet over medium heat 5 to 8 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon. Sauté pecans in hot drippings 2 minutes. Remove from heat, and cool 10 minutes. Stir together Cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, green onions, kosher salt, ground red pepper, softened cream cheese, bacon, and pecans. Shape into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Store in refrigerator up to 1 week.
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Katieann77's Review
This was a hit! I added 3 pressed garlic cloves.
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