SWEET AND SAVORY CHEESE BALL

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This unique cheese ball is easy to prepare. A spread of sweet strawberry preserves tantalizes the tongue before savory bacon and cheese take center stage. Serve with crackers!

Provided by Janine

Categories     Appetizers and Snacks     Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Dips and Spreads Recipes     Cheese Ball Recipes

Time 45m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 pound sliced bacon
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 cup mayonnaise
½ cup strawberry preserves

Steps:

  • Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  • In a medium bowl, mix bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions and mayonnaise. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise as needed, using just enough to make the mixture stick together.
  • Mold the mixture into a ball. Spread ball with strawberry preserves. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 187 calories, Carbohydrate 4.5 g, Cholesterol 27.2 mg, Fat 16.6 g, Fiber 0.2 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 5.9 g, Sodium 246.5 mg, Sugar 3.5 g

Martha Gabrielle
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This was my first time making a cheese ball and it turned out great! Thanks for the recipe!


5M1L3Y
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I love this recipe! It's so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Naren Msn
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Zayed Monir
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I was a bit hesitant to try this recipe because I'm not a big fan of sweet and savory dishes. But I'm glad I did because it was amazing! The flavors were perfectly balanced.


Mervat I.Mahmoud
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I always get compliments on it when I bring it to parties.


Latonya Bennett
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I love how versatile this recipe is. I've made it with different types of cheese and nuts and it's always delicious.


Md masum Reza
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I added some chopped bacon to the cheese ball and it was delicious! I'll definitely be making this again.


Kobbi Planetz
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This was my first time making a cheese ball and it turned out great! Thanks for the easy-to-follow recipe.


usmat khan
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I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any occasion.


ishmael malaza
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This cheese ball was a hit at my last party! It was easy to make and everyone loved the sweet and savory flavor.