Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball

Name: Bacon-Ranch Cheese Ball
Yield: Serves 15 to 20
Ingredients: 2 cups, shredded extra-sharp cheddar cheese; 8 ounces, cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons, mayonnaise; 1 , garlic clove, minced; 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh parsley; 3 tablespoons, chopped fresh cilantro or fresh dill; 1 teaspoon, lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon, onion powder; pinch, sugar; 6 slices, bacon, cooked and crumbled

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Appears in Cook's Country December/January 2011

Appetizers

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SERVES15 to 20

TIME45 minutes, plus 3 hours chilling

WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS

We passed on the processed cheese for more flavorful cheddar in our Bacon-Ranch Cheese Balls. To add creaminess and help bind the ingredients, we turned to cream cheese. Incorporating mayonnaise provided additional sticking power for the co...

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