Cheese Ball

Unbelievably flavorful!

1 8-oz. package cream cheese
1/3 c grated cheddar or Colby jack cheese
1/4 c chopped ham
1/4 c chopped celery
1/4 c chopped olives
1 t bacon bits
1 t minced onion
additional fine grated cheese or nuts for garnish
Ritz, Wheat Thins, Triscuit or other crackers

Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until smooth. Add grated cheese, ham, celery, olives, bacon bits and minced onion. Mix until combined. Form into ball and roll in fine grated cheese or nuts. Wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm, 1-2 hours minimum. Serve with crackers.

You can top crackers with a scoop of cheese ball, as long as you serve them immediately as the crackers tend to soften if left topped with cheese ball too long.

You can form mini cheese balls and roll them in crackers. You’ll love this option if you enjoy a ratio of more cheese ball than cracker.