Bacon Sriracha Football Cheese Ball

Ingredients

• 1 pound thick-cut bacon
• 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 8 ounces Roth Gouda cheese, shredded (2 cups)
• 1/2 package (4 ounces) Crystal Farms Original Cream Cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons softened butter
• 1 green onion, chopped
• 1 teaspoon soy sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• Sriracha hot chili sauce to taste
• 1 slice (1 ounce) Weyauwega Star Dairy Mozzarella cheese, cut into thin strips
• Assorted vegetables and pretzels