3 Ingredient Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Ball

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Bacon and cheese is one of my favorite combinations. And that’s also because bacon and cheese are two of my favorite foods. So any opportunity that I can get to combine them? I’m all for it. That includes appetizers to main dishes. One of my favorite appetizers to make lately is a bacon and cheddar cheese ball.

And the best part about it?

It’s so easy and starts with three ingredients. From there, of course, you can jazz it up as much as you’d like.

This pairs well with crackers, bread, or if you’re like Squeaker, just dig in with a spoon.

The recipe is also easy to double in terms of quantities so if you need a larger one or want to make multiple cheese balls? You can do so quite easily.

You’ll want to let it sit for at least an hour in the fridge, just to let it set for a bit.

Yield: 1 medium cheese ball

Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Ball

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If you're in need of a super easy appetizer, be sure to take a look at this three ingredient bacon and cheddar cheese ball.

Prep Time 15 minutes

Cook Time 16 minutes

1 hour

Total Time 1 hour 31 minutes

Ingredients

• 2 8 oz bars of cream cheese, at room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices of baked bacon, chopped

Instructions

1. In a medium sized mixing bowl, combine ingredients with hands or a large, sturdy spoon
2. Optionally mix in: walnuts, almonds, or pecans. Dried cranberries or raisins. Sunflower seeds.
3. Form the mixture into a ball and return to bowl before covering with plastic wrap
4. Let sit for at least one hour in the fridge.
5. Serve with crackers or small pieces of French or Italian bread.

Notes

Cook time is for the bacon if you are baking it.

I’ve made this now for family parties and for church. Each and every time, there’s never any to take home! It really is so easy to make and goes over well with just about every guest.

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Hey there! I'm Kori, a neurodivergent mom and certified Life Coach, here to empower moms raising neurodiverse families. Diagnosed with ADHD and Autism at 37, I've turned my passion for neuronerdery into practical parenting tools. With a stack of coaching certifications and a love for 80s pop culture, Marvel movies, and all things brainy, I'm here to help you and your family thrive in this neurotypical world.

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