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Bacon Cheese Balls

PorkNo-CookDiner-Style

Time: 1 hour 15 minutes

Yield: 16 servings

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About

Bacon Cheese Balls, the truffle of the appetizer world! Mixing tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a little zesty ranch, these spheres of savory goodness would already be magical. But that's before each one is rolled in a crunchy, succulent coating of bacon and pecans, making them both easier to eat with your fingers and far more delightful for your tastebuds. Bacon Cheese Balls strike a contrast between low effort and high-class, as everyone you serve them to will be instantly impressed and begging for more.

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Ingredients

  • 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 ounce dry ranch seasoning
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
  • 1/3 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
  • 1/3 cup pecans, finely chopped

Directions

Step 1 -In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, the cheddar cheese, and the ranch seasoning.

Step 2 -Form the cheese mixture into 16 small balls, about 1 tablespoon each.

Step 3 -Refrigerate the cheese balls until they are firm, about 1 hour.

Step 4 -In a small bowl or on a plate, combine the bacon, the chives, and the pecans.

Step 5 -Roll the cheese balls in the bacon mixture.

Step 6 -Serve.

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