Mix 'n Match Party Cheese Ball

Name: Mix 'n Match Party Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 75 min
Yield: 26
Ingredients: 2 pkg. brick cream cheese, softened; 1 pkg. shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 4 slices bacon, crumbled; 1 cup mixed nuts; RITZ Crackers

This classic cheese ball recipe will be the only cheese ball you ever need - because it has 4 different flavor variations so you can change it up to fit the occasion!

Prep time:

0 min

Total time:

0 h 0 min

Servings:

Makes 26 servings, 2 Tbsp. cheese spread and 5 crackers each.

Ingredient list

2 pkg. (8 oz. each) brick cream cheese, softened
1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
4 slices cooked bacon, crumbled
1 cup chopped mixed nuts
RITZ Crackers

Directions

Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese and Worcestershire sauce in medium bowl until blended.

Add bacon; mix well.

Refrigerate 1 hour.

Shape into ball; roll in nuts.

Serve with the crackers.

Recipe Tips

Dried Cranberry and Almond
Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped dried cranberries for the bacon and sliced almonds for the mixed nuts.
Red Pepper and Walnut
Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1/2 cup finely chopped red peppers for the bacon and walnuts for the mixed nuts.
Green Onion and Pecan
Prepare recipe as directed, substituting 1/2 cup chopped green onions for the bacon and pecans for the mixed nuts.