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Sweet and Savory Cheese Ball

By: Janine 
"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!"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.1 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (7)

Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 cups
 

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sliced bacon
  • 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature
  • 1 bunch green onions, chopped
  • 1 cup mayonnaise
  • 1/2 cup strawberry preserves

Directions

  1. Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.
  2. 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.
  3. Mold the mixture into a ball. Spread ball with strawberry preserves. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 187 | Total Fat: 16.6g | Cholesterol: 27mg Powered by ESHA Nutrient Database

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 22, 2005 by SWINSTEAD   view full review
This is really good. I served it on Father's day as an apppetizer and I had to print out the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 29, 2005 by MRSKJS   view full review
I made this for a retirement party and it was a big hit. Instead of strawberry preserves I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 20, 2006 by AMY23G   view full review
I had to wrap them in biscit mix. Without it just seemed to plan and gresy
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 12, 2005 by box7cubs   view full review
This is very simple, and a little bit different than your typical cheese ball. The flavors...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2003 by X_FILE70   view full review
I loved this! Sweet and cheesy.
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2009 by Crystal   view full review
Too salty and still not sure if I will serve it a the party I made it for. After tasting, I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.1 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2004 by CLP   view full review
This cheeseball is the best! It goes great on toast points

 

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