Bacon Cheese Ball Christmas Wreath

INGREDIENTS

4 cups

cream cheese (softened (32 oz | 1 kg) )

1 1/2 cups

diced bacon, fried

1 cup

cheddar cheese (shredded)

3/4

of a large red bell pepper (or capsicum ), (seeded and diced)

1/2 cup

green onions (finely chopped)

1/4 cup

chives, (finely chopped)

1/4 cup

parsley, (finely chopped (or cilantro))

1 1/2 tbsp

onion powder

1/2 tbsp

garlic powder 

Salt, (to taste (if desired))

1/4 cup

parsley (or herbs of choice) (finely chopped)

2 tbsp

chives (finely chopped)

1 tbsp

green onions, (finely chopped)

pitted mixed olives (halved lengthwise)

remaining red bell pepper (or capsicum ), (finely chopped)

Rosemary leaves/sprigs to decorate

Ritz, water crackers or pretzels for serving