Skellington Cheese Ball Appetizer: A Delightful Turkey Bacon Twist
A creamy and delicious cheese ball that is perfect for any gathering, enhanced with a delightful turkey bacon twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled turkey bacon
- 1/4 cup sliced green onions
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and roll it in the chopped pecans until fully coated.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to set.
- Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some chopped jalapeños to the mixture.
- Let the cheese ball sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving for easier spreading.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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