serves 6
8 ounces cream cheese , softened at room temperature
1/2 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
4 strips thick-cut bacon , cooked and crumbled
2 green onions , sliced
3 tablespoons chopped pecans
3 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
For the outer layer:
2 green onions , sliced
2 tablespoons chopped pecans
2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
2 tablespoons crumbled bacon
crackers of choice for serving
Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir or knead together until thoroughly combined. Form the mass into a ball or log (whichever shape desired) and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 2 days.
Toss the outer layer ingredients together to combine and spread them out on a plate. Roll the cheese ball in them to evenly coat the surface. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use.
Serve with crackers.
Nutrition
Calories: 368kcal
Carbohydrates: 14g
Protein: 11g
Fat: 34g
Saturated Fat: 14g
Cholesterol: 75mg
Sodium: 489mg
Potassium: 180mg
Fiber: 2g
Sugar: 10g
Vitamin A: 734IU
Vitamin C: 2mg
Calcium: 146mg
Iron: 1mg