Savory Cheese Ball without Nuts
Serves 85 mins prep0 mins cook
Want to make the BEST and most colorful cheese ball for a gathering? This Easy Cheese Ball recipe without nuts is perfect for all occasions—and it’s perfectly balanced! Roll it in a combination of green onions and crispy bacon and then serve it with crackers, your favorite veggies and more to have the easiest starter around.
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What you need
oz cream cheese, softened
cup shredded cheddar, ([adjustable]4 oz.[/adjustable])
cup shredded mozzarella, [adjustable](2 oz.)[/adjustable]
cup white onion
tbsp green onion
tsp garlic powder
tsp black pepper
tsp paprika
dash tabasco sauce, or your favorite hot sauce
bacon, cooked and crumbled
veggie mix, like carrots, celery and cucumbers
Instructions
0 Measure [wprm-ingredient text="8 oz. cream cheese" uid="0"], [wprm-ingredient text="1 cup shredded cheddar cheese" uid="1"], [wprm-ingredient text="½ cup shredded mozzarella" uid="2"], [wprm-ingredient text="¼ cup finely chopped white onion" uid="3"], [wprm-ingredient text="2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion" uid="4"], [wprm-ingredient text="¼ teaspoon garlic powder" uid="5"], [wprm-ingredient text="⅛ teaspoon black pepper" uid="6"], [wprm-ingredient text="⅛ teaspoon paprika" uid="7"], [wprm-ingredient text="1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce" uid="8"], [wprm-ingredient text="1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice" uid="9"] and [wprm-ingredient text="2 dashes Tabasco sauce" uid="10"] in a large mixing bowl. 1 Mix to combine. You may use a rubber spatula or a hand mixer, if desired. 2 Transfer the cheese ball mixture to a strip of plastic wrap. 3 Bring the sides up and twist to gently form into a ball. 4 Chill for 30 minutes or up to 3 days. 5 Cook [wprm-ingredient text="5 strips bacon" uid="12"] (in a skillet or in the oven). Once cooked, crumble, then chop [wprm-ingredient text="4-5 green onions" uid="13"] for the coating. Toss them together in a bowl. 6 When ready to serve, remove the cheeseball from the plastic and roll in the coating. 7 Place on a serving tray (with a piece of parchment beneath for easy cleanup) and add [wprm-ingredient text="Crackers" uid="15"], [wprm-ingredient text="Sliced veggies" uid="16"] and more.View original recipe
