Categories: Appetizers

Ingredients

• 8 slices thick-cut bacon, cooked & crumbled
• 3 cups shredded sharp cheddar
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 1/4 cup beer of choice (see Recipe Notes, below)
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
• optional: pinch cayenne pepper

Directions

1. Prep the cheese ball coating: Place half of the crumbled bacon and shredded cheddar cheese on a large plate. Mix to combine. Set aside.

2. Mix the cheese ball mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the remaining crumbled bacon & shredded cheddar cheese with the cream cheese, beer, green onions, garlic powder, smoked paprika, & cayenne pepper. Mix together until completely combined & smooth. Transfer to the freezer to chill for 10-15 minutes.

3. Form the cheese ball: Transfer the chilled cream cheese mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to form the mixture into a ball – this will be a little messy, so just be patient & keep working until it comes together!

4. Roll the ball in the bacon & cheddar mixture from Step 1, coating the entire surface with shredded cheese & crumbled bacon.

5. Serve immediately, with crackers or veggies as desired. Enjoy!

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