Email to mhudgins@q.com      

04/17/2011 National Cheese ball Day Cheddar and Bacon Cheese Ball

Source of Recipe

My Recipes


Recipe Introduction

We hope you're ready to eat because today is National Cheese ball Day! There are actually two types of cheese balls that refer to two very different foods. First, there are the bright orange, marble-sized snacks that turn our fingers orange. It's hard to stop eating them with just a handful! Then, there's the cheese ball that you might serve at a party. This type of cheese ball is a type of soft cheese, often served with raw vegetables and crackers. Typically they are made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, nuts, salt, pepper, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Fancier cheese balls can also be made with bleu cheese, olives, pineapple, sherry, or smoked salmon. Did you know that on July 20, 1801, Elisha Brown Jr. pressed a 1,235-pound cheese ball at his farm? He presented it to President Thomas Jefferson at the White House because it was so impressive. To celebrate National Cheese ball Day, pick up a bag of cheese balls at your local grocery store or try your hand at making your own fancy cheese ball! You will be able to experiment with the ingredients and make it just the way you like it. Enjoy! Holiday Insights

List of Ingredients

HOME COOKIN’ 04/17/2011 National Cheese ball Day Cheddar and Bacon Cheese Ball




Cheddar and Bacon Cheese Ball


- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded, room temperature
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 2 ounces jar real bacon pieces, divided



Recipe


In a medium bowl, beat together cheeses with an electric beater.

Add Worcestershire sauce and 1-2 tablespoons of bacon pieces.

Continue beating until well blended. Form into ball and roll in remaining bacon bits.

Cover and chill for at least 1 hour. Serve with crackers.