Savory Cheese Ball without Nuts
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Savory Cheese Ball without Nuts
Description
This cheese ball mixture combines softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar and mozzarella, finely chopped onion and green onion, and seasonings including garlic powder, black pepper, paprika, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and Tabasco or another hot sauce. The combined flavors balance creamy, savory, tangy, and spicy notes.
Chilled to firm the mixture, it's then rolled in a coating of cooked crumbled bacon and more green onion. The bacon adds smoky crunch, and the fresh green onion brings brightness. This contrast enhances the creamy interior.
This cheese ball is served with vegetable sticks such as carrots, celery, and cucumber, as well as crackers, making it a versatile appetizer for gatherings. It can be prepared ahead and refrigerated.
The cheese ball can be stored wrapped tightly or in an airtight container for up to a week. The bacon coating softens over time in the refrigerator but remains flavorful.
Ingredients
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 cup cheddar cheese 4 oz, shredded
- ½ cup mozzarella cheese 2 oz, shredded
- ¼ cup onion 40g, finely chopped; white onion
- 2 tablespoons green onion 22g, thinly sliced
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 Tabasco sauce or your favorite hot sauce, dashes
Coating
- 5 Bacon cooked and crumbled (~50g, strips
- 4-5 green onions finely diced (85g or about ¾ cup)
Serve with…
- crackers
- vegetables like carrots, celery and cucumbers, sliced
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
- Store cheese ball wrapped in plastic wrap or airtight container for up to one week.
- Leftover bacon coating softens in the fridge but continues to add flavor.
- Serve with crackers and sliced fresh vegetables like carrots, celery, and cucumbers.
Nutrition Information
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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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Overall Rating
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