Traeger Kitchen
Smoked Bacon Cheese Ball
Prep Time
5
Minutes
Cook Time
40
Minutes
Serves
8 - 12
People
Effort
What's this?
Our two favorite food groups: bacon and cheese. Get the party started off right with this savory appetizer.
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
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!