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A wooden spreader lifts herbed cheese spread from a large cheese ball coated in chopped parsley, with round crackers arranged nearby on a wooden surface.
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Parmesan-Cream Cheese Ball

Cheese and bacon are crowd pleasing flavors making this appetizer an excellent choice to serve at any occasion!
Prep Time30 minutes
Refrigeration Time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 30 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Bacon, Cream Cheese, Make-ahead, Mayonnaise, Parmesan
Servings: 20

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup mayonnaise
  • ⅓ cup grated parmesan cheese
  • 10 slices bacon cooked and crumbled
  • ¼ cup chopped green onions
  • ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • Pinch of kosher salt
  • Cayenne pepper to taste optional
  • ½ cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley

Instructions

  • Using an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese, mayonnaise, and parmesan cheese in a large bowl until well blended. Stir in the bacon and green onions. Add the black pepper, salt and cayenne pepper if using. Using a rubber spatula, gather the cheese mixture into a rough ball.
  • Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap and scatter the parsley all over. Transfer the ball to the plastic wrap. Tightly wrap the cheese ball in the plastic wrap making sure the parsley adheres, twisting at one end to form a tight ball. Chill the ball for at least 3 hours. When ready to serve, remove the plastic and place the ball on a serving plate. Serve with assorted crackers and vegetables. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 116kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 14mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 101mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 98mg | Iron: 0.2mg
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