Bacon and Cheddar Cheese Ball

Instructions

1. Fry bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Remove bacon to paper towels to drain. When cool enough to handle, crumble bacon.
2. Beat cream cheese in a bowl until smooth. Stir in the cheddar, green onions, red pepper flakes if desired and half of the bacon.
3. Transfer to plastic wrap; shape with wrap into a ball. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
4. Roll cheese ball in remaining bacon. Serve with crackers and apple slices.