Appetizer for 22
Bacon Cheese Wreath
$3.91for 430 minServes 22
Cream cheese, bacon, cheddar, and herbs form a wreath-shaped spread decorated with peppers, olives, and rosemary.
Photo: cafedelites.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Cream cheese, 32 oz$0.30/oz typical | 32 oz | $9.60Typical price |
 | Bacon, 0.5$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $3.25Typical price |
 | Cheddar and shredded cheese, 4 oz$0.30/oz typical | 4 oz | $1.20Typical price |
 | Bell peppers, 0.4 lb$2.49/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.93Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.67Typical price |
 | Mint, 1.5$1.99 each typical | 1.5 | $2.74Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Pickles and olives, 12 oz$0.18/oz typical | 12 oz | $2.16Typical price |
 | Crackers, 0.5 oz$0.22/oz typical | 0.5 oz | $0.11Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $21.53 | ||
Swaps
- Swap cheddar and shredded cheese for mozzarellaabout the same price
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
- 30 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 22servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanBudgetAppetizersSnacks
Typical price
$0.98 per serving$3.91 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 4 cups cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cups bacon
- 1 cup cheddar cheese
- 3/4 red bell pepper
- 1/2 cup green onions
- 1/4 cup chives
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 1 1/2 tbsp onion powder
- 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
- 1 pinch salt (optional)
- 1/4 cup parsley
- 2 tbsp chives
- 1 tbsp green onions
- 12 pitted mixed olives
- 1/4 red bell pepper
- 1 handful rosemary leaves
- 1 handful ritz (optional)
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, drain it, and chop it finely.
- Soften the cream cheese, then mix it with the bacon, cheddar, half the red pepper, green onions, chives, parsley, onion powder, garlic powder, and salt.
- Chill the mixture for 10 minutes so it firms slightly.
- Shape the mixture into a ring on a serving plate, leaving a small hole in the center.
- Decorate the wreath with the remaining red pepper, parsley, chives, green onions, olives, and rosemary.
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