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Everything Cheese Ball

adapted from Bon Appetit

Ingredients

  • 2 slices bacon finely chopped
  • 1 ⅓ cups finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 tablespoons butter softened
  • 1 green onion thinly sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • salt to taste
  • Everything bagel spice mixture

Instructions

  1. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and crisp, 5–8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool.
  2. Beat cheddar, cream cheese, and butter with a mixture until combined. Beat in scallion, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and pancetta; season with salt. Scrape mixture into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl; gather plastic around cheese, using your hands to shape into a ball. Chill until firm, 3–12 hours.
  3. Before serving, roll in Everything bagel spice until coated. Serve with crackers.