Bacon Spinach Cheese Ball Recipe

Ingredients:

• 6 slices bacon
• 6 ounces fresh spinach
• ½ teaspoon kosher salt
• ½ cup onion, finely minced
• 2 cloves garlic, finely minced
• 1 (8 ounce) block of cream cheese, softened
• ½ cup shredded cheddar jack cheese
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions:

1. In a large skillet cook the bacon until crisp. Set aside to cool and drain on paper towels. Chop when cool.
    
2. Drain all but 1 tablespoon bacon grease from the skillet. Add the spinach and cook over medium heat until wilted and cooked through. Sprinkle the spinach with salt and set aside on a cutting board to cool. Chop finely when cooled.
    
3. Add the onion to the skillet and cook until it's translucent and a tiny bit golden at the edges. Add the garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.
    
4. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl. Add cheese, onions, garlic, half of the chopped bacon, chopped spinach, and cayenne pepper and stir well.
    
5. Roll the cream cheese mixture into a large ball and then roll in the remaining chopped bacon. Wrap tightly and refrigerate until ready to serve.

Note: Serves 10.




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