Name: Bloody Mary Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, at room temperature; 3/4 cup shredded white cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup chopped green olives; 1 tbsp tomato paste; 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce; 2 tsp hot sauce; 1 tsp prepared horseradish; 1/2 tsp celery salt; black pepper, to taste; 1 tsp Cajun seasoning; 6 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled; 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped; 1 small pickle, for garnish; 2-3 green olives, for garnish; crackers, for serving

1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the room temperature cream cheese, shredded white cheddar, chopped olives, tomato paste, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, prepared horseradish, celery salt, black pepper, and Cajun seasoning.

2

Using a hand mixer, blend all the ingredients until they are well combined.

3

Scrape down the sides of the bowl with a spatula and gather the mixture in the center. Cover and refrigerate for about 10 minutes to firm up slightly.

4

Lay out a large piece of plastic wrap on your work surface.

5

On the plastic wrap, spread out the crumbled bacon and chopped fresh parsley.

6

Remove the chilled cheese mixture from the refrigerator and form it into a ball with your hands.

7

Roll the cheese ball in the bacon and parsley mixture until it is evenly coated on all sides.

8

Tightly wrap the coated cheese ball in the plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight, or for at least 4 hours, to allow the flavors to meld.

9

When ready to serve, unwrap the cheese ball and place it on a platter. Garnish with a small pickle and olives on a toothpick if desired.

10

Serve with your favorite crackers.

Bloody Mary Cheese Ball

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