Canadian Bacon Date Cheeseball
Easy Canadian Bacon Date Cheeseball Recipe
This Canadian Bacon Date Cheeseball is a simple, no-cook appetizer that delivers the perfect balance of sweet and savory. Cream cheese, mascarpone, toasted pecans, honey, and Medjool dates create a rich, creamy base that’s rolled in diced Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon for added flavor and texture. It’s great for holidays, parties, or game day, and it’s an easy crowd-pleaser served with crackers or pita chips.
Ingredients
| Amount / Quantity | Ingredients |
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| 8 oz. | cream cheese, room temperature |
| 8 oz. | mascarpone cheese |
| 1 cup | pecans, toasted and chopped |
| 2 tablespoons | honey |
| 1 1/2 cup | Medjool dates, small dice |
| 1 1/2 cup | Jones Dairy Farm Canadian Bacon, small dice |
| 1/2 cup | bleu cheese crumbles (optional) |
toasted pita chips and assorted crackers, for serving |
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Directions
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Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter.
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In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, mascarpone, pecans, honey, and dates.
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Using a food processor or electric mixer, mix until fully incorporated.
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Use your hands to form the mixture into a round ball.
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Place the cheeseball on the plastic wrap and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
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Spread the diced Canadian bacon and bleu cheese crumbles on a plate. Unwrap the chilled cheeseball and roll it in the mixture, pressing gently to coat the entire surface.
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Transfer the coated cheeseball to a serving platter and press in any remaining Canadian bacon to fill uncovered spots.
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Surround the cheeseball with toasted pita chips, crackers, or crostini. Enjoy!
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Notes: If you don’t enjoy the flavor of bleu cheese, omit it and replace with additional diced Canadian bacon.
Recipe can be cut in half to serve 4–6.
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