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15 Jan
2012
Posted in: appetizers, bacon, cheese ball, cream cheese, easy recipes, football snacks, ranch mix, Ritz crackers | By    6 Comments

~Bacon Crusted Cheese & Cracker Ball!

 

This isn’t your mom’s 1970′s cheese log!!  This is a crunchy, creamy, bacon studded ball of deliciousness, that’s filled with crushed Ritz crackers!  This ball a necessity for watching the next football game..and it makes a ton!  All you’ll hear from people is “Mmm..what’s in this?”  “Mmm..where did you buy this?”  “Mmm..can you give me the recipe?”  Just be prepared! :)  
You can get about 3 large baseball sized balls out of this recipe..or one GIANT ball!  Either way, there won’t be any left! :)

What you’ll need:

1 lb bacon (crispy & crumbled into med. pieces)

1-12oz pkg. of cream cheese (softened)

1 packet of dry Ranch powder mix

1/2 cup Mayo (oops..not shown)

1 cup shredded mozzarella

1 cup shredded cheddar

1 sleeve Ritz crackers (crushed)

Directions:

Combine all of the above ingredients EXCEPT FOR THE CRUMBLED CRISPY BACON

Form mixture into a ball (will make about 3 baseball sized balls)

Stud the ball with LOTS of the crumbled bacon..sticking some bacon shards throughout the cheese ball giving it a studded look!

Refrigerate before serving!! 

Serve with crackers and/or veggies!

~Enjoy!!

*HINT*  If by some strange miracle chance you end up with some left over ball..use it as a filling for some jalapeno poppers~ just slice in half and core the jalapenos, fill with some bacon cheese ball, bake ‘em..BOOM, new snack!   :)

 
 
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6 Comments

  • Kiri W. January 15, 2012 at 1:59 pm

    That sounds sinful and delicious :) One order for me, please!

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  • Amy January 15, 2012 at 3:22 pm

    Thanks Kiri! Tossing a ball your way! :)

    Reply
  • Sandy AKA @Southwestgirl January 16, 2012 at 7:14 am

    What a fun blog! You recipes are perfect for the kind of get togethers I have at my house.
    Elvis toast? Champaign Jelly? I can’t wait to try some of them :)
    Thanks for the FB friend request.

    Reply
    • Amy January 16, 2012 at 1:23 pm

      Aww..Thank you, I’m so glad you enjoy it!! Let me know how you like some of them after you try them! :)

      Reply
  • The Contessa January 17, 2012 at 2:07 am

    Your recipes are perfect for the upcoming football game parties!

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    • Amy January 17, 2012 at 4:45 am

      Thanks ‘The Contessa’!! Football game parties are one of my favorite occasions to cook for..so much fun! :)

      Reply

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