Bold, creamy, and loaded with flavor… this Cowboy Cream Cheese Ball disappears fast! (My kids declared it their favorite cheeseball EVER!)

Cowboy Cream Cheese Ball

Ingredients

2 (8 oz) blocks cream cheese, softened

1 cup shredded sharp cheddar

½ cup cooked bacon, finely chopped

¼ cup green onions, sliced

1 small can (4 oz) diced green chiles, drained

1 tsp garlic powder

1 tsp onion powder

½ tsp smoked paprika (or chili powder for more kick)

½ tsp black pepper

Optional: pinch of cayenne for heat

For the coating

¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional but great)

2 tbsp extra bacon bits

1 tbsp chopped parsley or green onions

Instructions