Bacon-Beer Cheese Ball

Every party needs a cheese ball, right?Especially a cheese ball with BEER and bacon. This is a riff on my favorite beer cheese recipe, plus a beer-cheese ball I saw on Plays Well with Butter‘s IG feed. It’s great on crackers and pretzels, and having leftovers for snacking after the party is never a sad thing.This recipe has crisp bacon, sharp Cheddar, cream cheese, Worcestershire, dry mustard, garlic and paprika. Choosing the right beer is crucial here-you need something strong enough to really come through and flavor the cheese ball. IPA is never a choice I make when drinking beer, but it’s the perfect addition to this. It’s strong, bitter flavor really cuts through the richness of the cheese ball while still tasting like beer. Roll the ball (okay, it probably won’t actually be shaped like a ball, but close enough) in more crisp bacon, cheddar and green onions. It’s perfect for all your party or game-day needs: easily transportable, great at room temperature, and serves a lot of people. Plus there’s BEER ICYMI.

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