Savory Cheese Ball without Nuts
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Savory Cheese Ball without Nuts
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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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Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese 4 oz.
- ½ cup shredded mozzarella 2 oz.
- ¼ cup finely chopped white onion 40g
- 2 tablespoons thinly sliced green onion 22g
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 dashes tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce
Coating
- 5 strips bacon cooked and crumbled (~50g)
- 4-5 green onions finely diced (85g or about ¾ cup)
Serve with…
- crackers
- Sliced veggies like carrots, celery and cucumbers
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Instructions
- Combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, shredded mozzarella, onion, green onion, garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice and hot sauce in a large mixing bowl.
- Mix to combine. You may use a rubber spatula or a hand mixer, if desired.
- Transfer the cheese ball mixture to a strip of plastic wrap.
- Bring the sides up and twist to gently form into a ball.
- Chill for 30 minutes or up to 3 days.
- Cook the bacon and crumble, then chop the green onions for the coating. Toss them together in a bowl.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheeseball from the plastic and roll in the coating.
- Place on a serving tray (with a piece of parchment beneath for easy cleanup) and add crackers, raw veggies and more.
Notes
- This recipe originally appeared on Take Two Tapas and is appearing here as a part of the Freaky Friday Recipe Collaboration.
- How to store: Store wrapped in plastic wrap for up to a week. If you’ve got leftovers, this can be stored in an airtight food storage container. The bacon will become softer as it sits in the fridge.
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 serving
Calories
229kcal
(11%)
Carbohydrates
7g
(2%)
Protein
10g
(20%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
7g
Cholesterol
53mg
(18%)
Sodium
369mg
(15%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 229 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving | |
| Calories | 229kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 7g | 2% |
| Protein | 10g | 20% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 7g | 41% |
| Cholesterol | 53mg | 18% |
| Sodium | 369mg | 15% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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