Bacon Cheese Ball Bites
Bacon Cheese Ball Bites - these creamy mini cheese balls have 3 types of cheese and a bacon and pecan coating. Stick a pretzel in each one and serve with crackers and they make a great party food.
Servings: 18
Ingredients
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 4 ounces Roquefort cheese, crumbled
- 1 small onion, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 (3-ounce) package bacon bits
- pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Place pecans in a nonstick pan and set over medium heat. Cook, shaking the pan occasionally, just until they get fragrant. Let cool.
- Place cream cheese, cheddar cheese, roquefort cheese, grated onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder in a large bowl. Use wooden spoon or electric mixer to mix until evenly combined.
- Shape into small 1-inch balls. You should get about 18.
- Combine bacon bits and toasted pecans in a bowl. Coat the cheese balls in bacon/pecan mixture.
- Place in a tubberware container, placing a sheet or wax or parchment paper bewteen layers. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 24 hours.
- To serve, stick a pretzel into each one.
Notes
For best flavor, use a block of cheddar cheese and shred it yourself.
Nutrition
Calories: 221kcal