Apple Bacon Cheese Ball
A simple & svaoury appetizer, perfect for any holiday or get together. Best with fresh, local apples, so make sure to use your favourite!
Makes 12 servings
Chef Tip: You can make this recipe vegetarian by subbing in caramelized onions for the bacon. Omit Worcestershire.
Variety Tip: *Crispin was used in this recipe
Ingredients
1 lb | plain cream cheese, room temperature | |
2 cups | grated cheddar cheese | |
1/8 lb | Ontario apples* (1-2 depending on size), cored and diced | |
1/4 cup | chopped chives + more for topping | |
1 tsp | Worcestershire sauce | |
7 | slices bacon, sliced OR use leftover crumbled bacon |
Directions
- Place cream cheese and cheddar cheese into a large mixing bowl. Mix until well combined. Stir in Worcestershire. Add apples and chives and mix until blended. Form into large ball using your hands.
- Place large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add bacon and cook until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain and pat bacon dry.
- Combine bacon, additional chopped chives if using, and additional diced apple if using. Using your hands, stick bacon mixture all around the cheese ball until nicely coated.
- Place into refrigerator to chill until ready to serve.
Recipe developed for Ontario Apple Growers by The Cookie Writer