Sweet and Savory Cheese Ball

This unique cheese ball is easy to prepare. A spread of sweet strawberry preserves tantalizes the tongue before savory bacon and cheese take center stage. Serve with crackers!

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 15 mins
• Total Time: 35 mins
• Calories: 187 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup mayonnaise
• 1 bunch green onions, chopped
• 1 pound sliced bacon
• 1 pound shredded Cheddar cheese, room temperature
• ½ cup strawberry preserves

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Place bacon in a large, deep skillet. Cook over medium high heat until evenly brown. Drain, crumble and set aside.

Step 2

In a medium bowl, mix bacon, Cheddar cheese, green onions and mayonnaise. Adjust the amount of mayonnaise as needed, using just enough to make the mixture stick together.

Step 3

Mold the mixture into a ball. Spread ball with strawberry preserves. Chill in the refrigerator until serving.