Instructions

Make the Cheese ball dip

1. In a bowl, add the very soft cream cheese, Musselman’s Apple Butter, bacon, green onions, caramelized onions, and BBQ seasoning. Mix until smooth and creamy.
2. Add in half of the cheese, gently mix, and add the remaining cheese until all incorporated.

Make the Topping

1. In a bowl, add all of the topping ingredients and mix together

Cheese ball (Cold)

1. With damp hands, shape the mixture into that classic cheese ball shape. Plate and then sprinkle on the topping. Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour before serving

Heated

1. Preheat the oven to 400F. Place the mixture into a heat-safe baking dish, add the topping, and bake for 14-18 minutes or until the cheese is melted and the mixture is warmed all the way through.