Preparation
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- 1pkg Maple Leaf® Original Natural Bacon, cooked and diced into small bits – divided
- 1340g container cream cheese, softened
- ¼cup sour cream
- 2tbsp vegetable or ranch style seasoning
- ½tsp pepper
- ½tsp paprika
- ½tsp garlic powder
- ½cup finely grated double cheese blend
- 1cup + 2 heaping tbsp finely grated old cheddar
- ⅔cup toasted pecans, chopped
- ¼cup green onion finely chopped, divided
- In a large bowl combine bacon, cream cheese, sour cream, seasonings, cheeses and green onion. Stir well to incorporate all ingredients.
- Lightly oil clean hands with vegetable or olive oil and shape mixture into a large ball.
- Place onto plastic wrap and twist tightly to keep ball shape. Place into a fitted bowl. Refrigerate overnight.
- Reheat reserved bacon to just warm. Combine with nuts, reserved cheese and onions.
- Gently roll entire cheese ball into the mixture until completely coated.
- Serve with assorted crackers.
Serve with Maple Leaf® Natural Selections® sliced meats on a serving tray for a great appetizer.
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