Chive Substitute:
Chives can be difficult to find, and somehow always unusually expensive. You can always substitute with green onions.
Bacon:
We always cook bacon in the oven, and seriously cannot go back to the stovetop method. If you are going to cook bacon fresh for this recipe, we highly recommend the oven method! If you are looking for a short cut, you could buy pre-cooked bacon already crumbled!
Nuts in a Homemade Party Cheeseball:
Are you a nut fan? Toasted pecans are fantastic when added to the coating of bacon and chives. Give it a try!
Flavor Variations:
Stick with the original bacon ranch, or try Pina colada and cranberry orange white chocolate cheeseballs. They are all delicious! You can’t go wrong!
Serving Suggestions:
We love nothing more than butter crackers on the side of a cheeseball. Savory or sweet, it doesn’t matter. They pair with everything! If you’d like to mix things up, try graham crackers or Nilla wafers with a sweet cheeseball. If you like this recipe, you may be interested in these other delicious dip-based appetizer recipes:
Jalapeño Popper DipCreamy French Onion DipUltimate 7 Layer DipBeer Cheese Dip
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