Smoked Bacon Cheese Ball

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.

  Ingredients

  • 1 Pound cream cheese, room temperature

  • 1/4 Cup 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

  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

  Ingredients

  • 1/2 Pound sliced bacon

• 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.

  Ingredients

  • 4 Tablespoon chopped green onion

  • 1 Cup shredded cheddar cheese

  • 1 Teaspoon garlic powder

  • To Taste Salt

• 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!

  Ingredients

  •  Crackers, for serving