Cream Cheese Ball – so good, we had to put it out of reach !

• 2 blocks Cream Cheese at room temperature
• 2 cups shredded Cheese with peppers and chilli through it
• 2 tabs Dijon Mustard
• 2 teas dried Chives
• 2 teas dried Parsley
• 1/2 teas dried Thyme
• 2 teas Garlic Powder
• 2 teas Lemon Juice
• 1 teas Paprika
• 1 teas Black Pepper
• 1/2 teas Cayenne Pepper

For the Coating

• 5 slices Bacon cooked and crumbled
• 1/2 cup Fried Onions crumbled
• 1 tab Fresh Chives, finely chopped

1. Combine all ingredients for Cheese ball together and mix until smooth.
2. In separate bowl, combine all Coating ingredients and mix well
3. Form the cream Cheese Ball into a ball
4. Pick up Cheese Ball and roll in Coating Mixture
5. Place in plastic wrap and chill in fridge for approx 1 hour or until firm
6. When ready serve with crackers or crispy veges.
7. Ball needs to be out of fridge for approx 15 mins before serving

NOTE: add extra Chilli, Olives, or anything that you would like.