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Home » Recipes » Appetizers » Bacon Dill Cheese Ball

Bacon Dill Cheese Ball

By Sherri On January 8, 2021 15 Comments

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bacon cheese ball on a white plate

A creamy bacon dill cheese ball is the easiest and most delicious way to please a hungry crowd! A classic appetizer loaded with the flavors of bacon and dill is always a hit at parties. It is totally customizable to your tastes but this version is by far one of the best!

When cheese and bacon are the main ingredients in, well, absolutely anything, you know whatever it is will be amazing. This bacon and dill cheese ball recipe does not disappoint! The cool cream cheese combined with the sweet and smoky flavor of the bacon accompanied by the hint of dill and green onions. Not to mention biting into the crunchy almond exterior! It’s not hard to see why it’s the first thing polished off.

bacon dill cheese ball covered with almonds on a white plate

I mean, yeah, it’s definitely a crowd favorite at holiday parties, game day parties or girls night in, but I, for one, am just as happy making it for Friday family movie night. It’s total comfort food!

Serve alongside a variety of sturdy crackers to scoop up that cream cheese goodness and you’re in for a yummy bite. This cheese ball is brimming with flavor so the cracker really is just a vessel. Use whatever you have on hand but if you’re opting to go a little fancy, just keep in mind if you’re using a seasoned cracker you want one that will complement the bacon and dill and not overpower it.

This easy appetizer will become one of your appetizer staples from here on out. It comes together quickly, is very budget friendly and is great for a make ahead app because it keeps in the fridge for up to 2 weeks, Talk about convenient and low fuss!

How to Make This Bacon Cheese Ball

You’ll want to make sure your bacon is cooked and crumbled and your cream cheese is at room temperature before you start. Then, gather your ingredients.

white bowl with cream cheese, bacon crumbles, mayo, and dill

In a bowl, blend the cream cheese and mayo together. If your cream cheese is soft enough you might be able to get away with using a whisk. If not, save your arms and use a hand mixer.

Mix in the the diced scallions, dill, pepper and bacon crumble.

cheese ball mixture in a white bowl

Find space on your counter and spread out a piece of plastic wrap. Using a spatula, spoon out entire mixture onto the wrap and fold it around the cheese, forming a ball (or a log to be honest!).

cheese ball on and wrappped in plastic wrap

Refrigerate until set. If you won’t be serving it for a while, keep it in the fridge until you’re ready and only then add the almond crust.

Once it is set and you’re ready to prepare it for serving, unwrap the plastic wrap and roll the cheese in the sliced almonds. Making sure to coat all of it evenly.

cheese ball being coated with almond slices

Serve with crackers and enjoy sharing with your loved ones!

almond coated bacon cheese ball on a white plate

Tips

  • Although it keeps in the fridge for up to 14 days in an airtight container, you want to bring it to room temperature just before serving. There’s nothing worse than trying to dip a cracker into hardened cream cheese and losing half the cracker!
  • Serve with a butter knife and napkins, along with the crackers. Again, broken crackers.

Variations 

  • Switch it up from time to time and try rolling it in pecans instead of almonds.
  • Swap the mayo for sour cream if that’s what you have. It will still be creamy but might also add a nice tartness.
  • Include some sharp cheddar for added cheesy flavor.
  • Substitute the scallions for regular white onion.  Cook the bacon and onion together ahead of time and use it that way. So good!

How long can a cheese ball stay out of the fridge? 

It’s made of mostly dairy, so not long.  Probably just long enough for people to enjoy, and once everyone has had their fill, put any leftovers in the fridge. It shouldn’t stay out any longer than 2 hours.

 

Bacon Cheese Ball covered with sliced almonds on a brown plate

almond covered bacon dill cheeseball on a brown plate

Bacon Dill Cheese Ball

This easy Cheese Ball is truly one of the best appetizers ever! The perfect creamy blend is loaded with flavor and is always a crowd pleaser!
5 from 3 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Prep Time: 15 minutes
refrigerate: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 191kcal
Author: Sherri Hagymas

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce light cream cheese
  • 1/2 cup mayo
  • 5 slices bacon crumbled
  • 1 tbsp Scallions white part only
  • 1/2 tsp Dill
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 cup sliced almonds

Instructions

  • Blend cream cheese and mayo together
  • Mix in the scallions, dill, pepper and bacon.
  • Spread out a piece of plastic wrap and spoon to mixture onto it and fold the plastic wrap around the mixture.
  • Form it into a ball.
  • Refrigerate for at least 1-2 hours.
  • Remove from wrap and roll in sliced almonds. I find it easiest to put the ball on a plate of almonds then turn it over to coat the other side. Then roll the sides.
  • Serve with crackers.

Notes

Roll in chopped pecans instead of almonds.
If making ahead of time, do not roll in nuts until ready to serve.
Store in an air tight container for up to 14 days.
 

Nutrition

Calories: 191kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 208mg | Potassium: 128mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 115IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.4mg
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  1. Miz Helen says

    May 28, 2016 at 11:11 am

    5 stars
    I love your combination of Dill and Bacon for this awesome Cheese Ball. Thanks so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  2. Jann Olson says

    May 27, 2016 at 11:19 pm

    I love cheeseballs now and then. Sounds like a yummy recipe! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

    Reply
  3. Easy Peasy Life Matters says

    May 27, 2016 at 5:43 pm

    Love how yummy and easy this is to make!! Thanks for sharing! 🙂

    Reply
  4. Colleen says

    May 27, 2016 at 6:42 am

    I truly miss the cheese balls of my childhood. Thanks for helping to bring them back in style!

    Reply
  5. April J Harris says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:44 pm

    5 stars
    What a lovely cheeseball with so many great flavours! I like that it uses low fat cream cheese too. Pinned! Thank you for sharing with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop.

    Reply
  6. Molly says

    May 26, 2016 at 6:11 pm

    That looks absolutely fabulous

    Mollyxxx

    Reply
  7. Julie Bagamary says

    May 26, 2016 at 7:59 am

    Looks delicious! I usually just use shredded cheddar, cream cheese, onion and paprika. The bacon adds a nice addition!

    Reply
    • Sherri says

      May 26, 2016 at 8:09 am

      The bacon is a game changer! 🙂

      Reply
  8. Karren S Haller says

    May 25, 2016 at 4:48 pm

    This would be great for entertaining, love the almonds!!
    Thank you for sharing on the #OMHGWW this week!
    Hope to see you next week!
    Have a wonderful Weekend!

    Reply
  9. Pam says

    May 23, 2016 at 7:51 pm

    5 stars
    Yum! Printed this off and can’t wait to try it! Happy to be your neighbor at What Joy is Mine Linkup!

    Reply
  10. Shanice says

    August 27, 2014 at 3:58 pm

    Wow! I would love it if you joined and contribute your awesome posts at my link party at City of Creative Dreams, starts on Fridays 😀 Hope to see you there at City of Creative Dreams Link Party.

    Reply
  11. Stephanie says

    August 27, 2014 at 12:11 pm

    Looks delicious!! Thank you so much for linking up at Tasty Tuesday! Your recipe has been pinned to the Tasty Tuesday Pinterest board! Please join us again this week!

    Reply
  12. Miz Helen says

    August 23, 2014 at 12:31 pm

    I will be making this one, it looks delicious ! Thanks so much for sharing your awesome recipe with Full Plate Thursday and have a great weekend!
    Come Back Soon,
    Miz Helen

    Reply
  13. amanda says

    August 21, 2014 at 10:31 am

    this sounds SO good! i’m going to pin it so i remember to make it soon 🙂

    Reply
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