Cheese Ball Bites
Your taste buds will fall in love with these Cheese Ball Bites. They are made with dried fruit and cream cheese, rolled in bacon or nuts, and finished off with a pretzel stick. So attractive, I can not resist! Let make these Mini Cheese Ball Bites appetizer for your upcoming party!
Cheese Ball Bites
Course: AppetizersCuisine: AmericanDifficulty: Easy18
servings15
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minutesYour taste buds will fall in love with these Cheese Ball Bites. They are made with dried fruit and cream cheese, rolled in bacon or nuts, and finished off with a pretzel stick. So attractive, I can not resist! Let make these Mini Cheese Ball Bites appetizer for your upcoming party!
Ingredients
8 slices bacon
1/3 c. freshly chopped chives
1/3 c. finely chopped pecans
1 1/2 (8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
1 c. shredded cheddar
18 pretzels sticks
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Directions
- Add bacon in a large nonstick, cook until crispy, for 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then finely chop. Set aside.
- Meanwhile,, stir together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and paprika in a large bowl. And then season with salt and pepper. Use a cookie scoop to form mixture into 18 small balls and transfer to a parchment–lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.
- In a shallow bowl, stir together bacon, chives, and pecans.
- Roll balls in bacon-chive-pecan mixture, insert a pretzel stick into each, and let come to room temperature 15 minutes before serving. (If not serving right away, loosely cover with plastic wrap and return to fridge.)
Notes
- https://www.delish.com/cooking/recipe-ideas/recipes/a50204/cheese-ball-bites-recipe/