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Smoked Bacon Cheese Ball

Smoked Bacon Cheese Ball

By Traeger Kitchen

Our two favorite food groups: bacon and cheese. Get the party started off right with this savory appetizer.

Prep Time

5 Min

Cook Time

40 Min

Pellets

Hickory

Ingredients

This recipe serves:

8

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Units of Measurement:
main
1 Pound cream cheese, room temperature
1/4 Cup sour cream
1/2 Pound sliced bacon
4 Tablespoon chopped green onion
1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 Teaspoon garlic powder
To Taste Salt
Crackers, for serving

Steps

  • 1

    When ready to cook, set grill temperature to 180℉ and preheat with the lid closed for 15 minutes. For optimal flavor, use Super Smoke, if available.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    Super Smoke

  • 2

    In a medium baking dish, add the cream cheese and sour cream.

  • 3

    Place the baking dish directly on the grill grates. Close the lid, and smoke for 20 minutes, or until desired level of smoke is reached.

    180 ˚F / 82 ˚C

    00:20

    Super Smoke

  • 4

    Remove the baking dish from the grill and increase the Traeger temperature to 350℉.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

  • 5

    Place the bacon slices directly on the grill grates. Close the lid and cook for 15-20 minutes, until the bacon is crispy and fat is rendered.

    350 ˚F / 177 ˚C

    00:20

  • 6

    Remove the bacon from the grill and let stand at room temperature until cool.

  • 7

    In the bowl of a food processor, add the smoked cream cheese, sour cream, green onion, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and salt. Pulse until combined, then turn out onto a piece of plastic wrap. Form the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap tightly. Refrigerate until well chilled.

  • 8

    Chop the bacon into small pieces and place on a plate with the chopped chive.

  • 9

    Remove the cheese ball from the fridge, unwrap and roll in the bacon mixture. Place the cheese ball on a plate and serve with your choice of crackers. Enjoy!

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