smoked bacon cheese ball
INGREDIENTS
1 Pound cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 Cup sour cream
1/2 Pound Bacon, sliced
4 Tablespoon green onions, thinly sliced
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
1 To Taste salt
PREPARATION
Steps
1
When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat, lid closed for 15 minutes.
2
Place the cream cheese and sour cream in a medium baking dish and transfer to the grill.
3
Smoke for 20 minutes or until desired level of smoke is reached.
4
Remove from heat and increase the grill temperature to 350℉.
5
When the grill is hot, place bacon slices directly on the grill grate for 15-20 minutes until bacon is crispy and fat is rendered.
6
Remove from heat and let stand at room temperature until cool.
7
While the bacon is cooling, place smoked cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and salt in the bowl of a food processor.
8
Pulse until combined then turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly. Place in the fridge until well chilled.
9
Chop the bacon into small pieces and place on a plate with the chopped chives. Remove the cheese ball from the fridge, unwrap and roll in the bacon mixture.
10
Place the cheese ball on a plate and serve with your choice of crackers. Enjoy!