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READY IN 45 mins

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!" — Janine

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Original recipe makes 4 cups Change Servings

1 pound sliced bacon
1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature
1 bunch green onions, chopped

1 cup mayonnaise
1/2 cup strawberry preserves

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Directions

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.

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PREP 20 mins
COOK 15 mins
READY IN 45 mins

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This is really good. I served it on Father's day as an apppetizer and I had to print out the recipe for everyone! Instead of making it into a ball form, I used a small bundt pan to shape it. I spooned the strawberry preserves into the hole in the center. Made for a very pretty presentation. Give it a try!

—SWINSTEAD

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Feb 20, 2006

I had to wrap them in biscit mix. Without it just seemed to plan and gresy

—AMY23G

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7 Ratings

May 29, 2005

I made this for a retirement party and it was a big hit. Instead of strawberry preserves I used raspberry jam.

—MRSKJS

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Jul 12, 2005

This is very simple, and a little bit different than your typical cheese ball. The flavors really do meld well together.

—box7cubs

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May 05, 2003

I loved this! Sweet and cheesy.

—X_FILE70

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Nov 09, 2009

Too salty and still not sure if I will serve it a the party I made it for. After tasting, I wanted to throw it away but a few mins later I wanted more...so who knows. I ate a few crackers more and seem to sort of like it...we'll see what the party people say....

—Crystal

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Dec 14, 2004

This cheeseball is the best! It goes great on toast points

—CLP

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Nutrition

Calories
187 kcal
9%

Carbohydrates
4.5 g
1%

Cholesterol
27 mg
9%

Fat
16.6 g
25%

Fiber
0.2 g
< 1%

Protein
5.4 g
11%

Sodium
246 mg
10%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Sweet and Savory Cheese Ball

Serving Size: 1/32 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 32
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 187
Calories from Fat: 149

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 16.6g 25 %
Saturated Fat 5.9g 30 %
Cholesterol 27mg 9 %
Sodium 246mg 10 %
** Potassium 64mg 2 %
Total Carbohydrates 4.5g 1 %
Dietary Fiber 0.2g < 1 %
Protein 5.4g 11 %
Sugars 3.5g
Vitamin A 5 %
Vitamin C 2 %
Calcium 14 %
Iron 3 %
** Thiamin 6 %
** Niacin 12 %
** Vitamin B6 5 %
** Magnesium 3 %
** Folate 4 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.