Bacon Pesto Cheeseball
This recipe for a Bacon Pesto Cheeseball is simple, with only 5 ingredients! White cheddar, crispy bacon, savory pesto, along with cream cheese and a secret ingredient.
Servings: 8
Calories: 434kcal
Cost: $8
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese ,softened
- 2 Tablespoon basil pesto sauce
- 1 teaspoon yellow mustard
- ½ cup bacon ,cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese ,shredded
- optional: fresh ground pepper
For outside coating:
- ½ cup bacon , cooked and crumbled
- ½ cup white cheddar cheese , shredded
- 1 Tablespoon basil, fresh chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese until smooth. Add in the basil pesto and mustard. Fold in ½ cup crumbled bacon and ½ cup white cheddar cheese, fresh ground pepper optional. Shape into a soft ball.
- In a bowl, combine reserved bacon and white cheddar cheese for outside coating. Gently transfer cream cheese ball into cheese and bacon mixture and sprinkle over cheeseball until evenly coated. Sprinkle with fresh chopped basil. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
May be made ahead, stored in an airtight container and refrigerated for up to 5 days. Do not leave out longer than 4 hours.
Nutrition
Calories: 434kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 45g | Saturated Fat: 20g | Cholesterol: 74mg | Sodium: 265mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 598IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 136mg | Iron: 1mg
