Neiman Marcus Cheese Ball
Elevate your appetizer game with the crowd-pleasing Neiman Marcus Cheese Ball, a decadent blend of creamy textures and bold flavors that’s perfect for any gathering. This irresistible cheese ball combines velvety cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and savory crumbled bacon, accented by the freshness of finely chopped green onions and the crunch of toasted almonds. A hint of Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder rounds out the flavor profile, making every bite deliciously balanced. Ready in just 20 minutes (plus chilling time), this no-cook recipe is easy to prepare and ideal for parties, potlucks, or holiday spreads. Serve it with crisp crackers, fresh vegetables, or artisan bread for a versatile and eye-catching centerpiece that will leave guests raving. Don't forget to chill for the perfect consistency!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 ounces Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Cooked bacon, crumbled
- 0.5 cup Green onions, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Sliced almonds, toasted
- 0.5 cup Mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese. Mix until smooth and well combined.
Add the mayonnaise, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly to incorporate all the ingredients.
Gently fold in the crumbled bacon, chopped green onions, and half of the toasted almonds. Reserve the remaining almonds for coating the cheese ball.
Transfer the mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Gather the edges of the wrap together and shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 to 2 hours, or until firm enough to hold its shape.
Once chilled, remove the cheese ball from the plastic wrap and roll it in the remaining toasted almonds until fully coated.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and serve with an assortment of crackers, sliced vegetables, or bread.
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
5138 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 456.1 g | 585% | |
| Saturated Fat | 186.7 g | 933% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 1120 mg | 373% | |
| Sodium | 9291 mg | 404% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 83.2 g | 30% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 9.4 g | 34% | |
| Total Sugars | 22.4 g | ||
| Protein | 196.3 g | 393% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2322 mg | 179% | |
| Iron | 9.7 mg | 54% | |
| Potassium | 3081 mg | 66% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
