Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath

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This Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath makes me so happy!

And I think it will do the same for you. Every year I like to make some sort of wreath-like creation. One year I did a Cheesy Chicken Wreath, and another year it was a Spinach Dip Wreath, but this year we are all about the cheese, cream cheese, and bacon! In fact, I do my holiday shopping at Walmart and found the most delicious recipe ever, using Philadelphia^® Cream Cheese, Kraft^® Shredded Cheese, and Oscar Mayer^® Bacon. This one is a true party favorite, and also, stay tuned because you’ll want to enter the #ShareTheHolidaySweepstakes.

Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath:

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Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath:

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Refrigeration Time: At least 1 hour, for up to two days
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes

Makes 4 Cups. Serves 32, 2 tablespoon servings

What You Need:

1 pound OSCAR MAYER Naturally Hardwood Smoked Bacon
2 pkg. (8 oz.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
¼ teaspoon black pepper
1 tablespoon LEA & PERINNS Worcestershire Sauce
2 cups KRAFT Sharp Cheddar Shredded Cheese
1-2 cups fresh parsley
1 red pepper, diced into small pieces
Buttery crackers and cut vegetables for serving

What You Do:

1 – Cook bacon according to package directions, and let cool completely.

2 – Cut bacon into small pieces and set aside.

3 – In a mixing bowl, add cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and Worcestershire sauce. Beat well with a whisk.

4 – Add shredded cheese and bacon, and beat until combined.

5 – Place plastic wrap into an 8″ Bundt pan and scoop cheese mixture into the pan; press evenly and refrigerate for 1 hour.

6 – Remove from refrigerator and invert onto a serving platter; remove plastic wrap and discard.

7 – Chop parsley and press it into the cheese wreath, coating the entire outside.

8 – Top with small pieces of red peppers, and serve with crackers and vegetable sticks.

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So, will you make a Bacon Cheese Ball Wreath this holiday season?