This Buffalo Bacon Cheeseball is a crowd-pleaser with its creamy, tangy flavor and spicy kick from buffalo sauce, combined with crispy bacon.
Prep Time15 minutesmins
Cook Time10 minutesmins
Total Time25 minutesmins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Easy, Party Food
Servings: 8servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
1poundBacon, diced and cookedReserve half for rolling
8ozCream cheeseAt room temperature
1cupCheddar cheese, shredded
¼cupBuffalo sauce
¼tspGarlic salt
Instructions
Step 1: Cook the diced bacon in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, reserving half for rolling.
Step 2: In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, buffalo sauce, garlic salt, and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix until smooth.
Step 3: Form the cheese mixture into a ball shape and place on a plate lined with parchment paper.
Step 4: Roll the cheeseball in the reserved crumbled bacon, pressing gently to adhere.
Step 5: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving with crackers and vegetables.
Equipment
Skillet
Mixing Bowl
Plate
Plastic Wrap
Notes
For best results, ensure cream cheese is at room temperature and chill the cheeseball longer for enhanced flavor.