Greetings from Castle Baconia! I’m with Chef Raz again today!
Yes Chef Raz is helping me out again today in the kitchen because he brought us a FABULOUS recipe that absolutely HAD to be this Saturday’s featured recipe. I just knew he’d enjoy making this for you to try. We are the DYNAMIC DUO of Baconia’s kitchen today…………….
What are we making?
Cheesy Bacon Dill Pickle Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Bacon, Cooked and Crumbled (YES – a WHOLE POUND!!!!!!!)
- 5 Green Onions, Diced
- 12 Ounces Cream Cheese Softened
- 2 Tablespoons Dill Pickle Juice
- 1 Cup Chopped Dill Pickles
- 1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
Instructions
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Place the softened cream cheese in a large bowl and stir in the pickle juice and garlic powder until smooth.
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Stir in the chopped pickles, cheddar, and half of the crumbled bacon until well combined.
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Use your hands to shape the mixture into a ball.
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Pour the remaining crumbled bacon and the diced onion in a single layer on a large plate.
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Roll the cheese ball into the bacon and onion mixture until coated on all sides.
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Serve immediately or cover in an airtight container for up to 2 days before serving.
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Serve this with your favorite chips, crackers, and veggies.
I have to admit that the Royal Mom is not a big fan of dill pickles but with the salt and cheese and onions in there – the pickles added JUST THE RIGHT TOUCH! Chef Raz and I highly recommend this as a snack in your own castle. Would we lie to you? Heck no!!!
Thank you Chef Raz for joining me again in the Castle Kitchen today…………..it was a pleasure…………now – LET’S EAT!!!
TWO Spoiled Cats 
I know petcretary is also not a fan of pickles at all…but I imagine that it would be yummy without them, though of course it would be a wee bit different.
Now, I would love some of the cream cheese, mixed with the bacon and cheddar, pawlease!
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I’m thinking it would be fine without the pickles……I was skeptical too since I’m not a sour pickle girl but it actually was quite tasty!
Hugs, Pam
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I am afraid I will have to pass this one, Teddy and Raz. I don’t like vinegar so don’t like pickles, and bacon is (mostly) off the menu.
I love cream cheese and garlic though!
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Add your own stuff and use the cream cheese with garlic as a launch pad for something YUMMY you intent!
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Hmmm, Motor Mommy says she’ll have to take your mom’s word for this as far as the dill pickles go!!! Thanks for sharing, Teddy & Raz! Have a GREAT Saturday!
Love, Sundae
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Dill pickles aren’t Mom’s fave but for this recipe we tried it and it works!
Hugs, Teddy
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Yum! And it just so happens that I’m hosting a birthday party tomorrow…. this will be perfect!
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FABULOUS! Enjoy!!!
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I think this would be delicious on a Triscuit! Another good recipe to take to our gatherings for our little community.Thank you Chef Raz and Teddy Baking King!
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Oh my Dad is a triscuit nut – cracked pepper/olive oil is his FAVE. My Mom likes boring old Ritz…..oh well…..! This is delicious no matter what it sits on!
Hugs, Teddy
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Boys, you outdid yourselves. If I had a crowd here to feed, I would make momma serve this!
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Cut the recipe in half and go for it Katie!
Hugs, Teddy
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That has to be darn good with all those yums in there Teddy!
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Oh of course it’s beyond delish………especially with a whole pound of bacon! 🙂
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Good morning. Have a great day. A nice day today. Rain later tonight.
Sue B
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Can’t go wrong with BACON and anything!!!
The Florida Furkids
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Thanks for being my Guest Chef again today Raz!
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Teddy and Raz…yummers…Dad of Madi had a BLT at lunch
Hugs Cecilia
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LOVE THOSE BLTs!!!! My Mom and Dad had a BLT for dinner last night!
Hugs, Teddy
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My mom loves dill pickles! Sweet ones, too! Her mom really loved sour pickles!!
Chip Hauckcat
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Hi Chipper – my Mom adores sweet pickles but not the sour ones – Dad is in charge of sour around here! Maybe your Mom would like this recipe?
Hugs, Teddy
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Howdy Teddy and Raz! This sounds delicious and we’re going to make it for the Broncos game! And then probably many more. Thank you so much ☺️
We’re home catching up after a great trip.
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A GREAT “group” snack!
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Terry and Raz, can’t wait to try your cheese ball!! Looks and sounds delicious. It would be great for the holidays coming up. Thanks for sharing the recipe.
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PERFECT for Thanksgiving and Christmas!
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Not much of a pickle person, but Sweetie is, so i will have to try this someday. Happy Saturday!
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It’s delicious and someone suggested leaving pickles out and of course that would be good too!
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Not sure about the pickles, Teddy. But we bet the bacon would cover up the taste.
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It does – a whole pound of bacon is bound to cut the pickle taste and it works!
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How fun that Raz is a guest chef. This is one I never heard of, but I like all the iingredients so I will give it a try. XO
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Raz’s Mom found the recipe to try so it seemed right to have Raz help out…..it’s DELICIOUS!
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I wish you lived closer so I could come visit on Saturdays. 🙂
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We do have good food that’s for sure – bacon is always on the menu!
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It’s always fun to have a sous chef, even if just for help with the dishes. MOL! Our mom is wondering if you think she could make this with sweet pickles. She likes those better and thinks it could be super duper yummy that way, Anyhoo, thanks for another great recipe. Hugs to you both. XOCK, angel Lily Olivia, Mauricio, Misty May, Giulietta, angel Fiona, Astrid, Lisbeth, Calista Jo, Cooper Murphy and Sawyer
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Know what? I wondered about sweet pickles too vs. dill. I am not a sour pickle girl and while it was good with dills I personally think it would be TERRIFIC with sweets!!!!!!
Hugs, Pam
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All we want to know Raz and Teddy is, when are we invited to the pawty. Sounds delicious
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HA! You guys now have a party room at your house so YOU should have the pawty and we’ll bring the bacon-cheese-pickle ball and crackers!! 🙂
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