Description
Creamy, spicy cheese ball bites rolled in crispy turkey bacon and pecans, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, freshly grated
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- ⅓ cup mayonnaise
- ¼ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
- ¼ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt & pepper to taste
- 1–2 jalapeños, seeded & minced
- 4 oz pimentos, diced and drained
- 6 slices turkey bacon, cooked & chopped small
- 1 cup pecans, chopped small
- Pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Mix the sharp cheddar cheese, cream cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, pepper, minced jalapeños, and drained pimentos until well combined.
- Cover the bowl and chill it in the refrigerator for about 60 minutes.
- Prepare the bacon and pecan coating in a shallow dish by combining the chopped turkey bacon and pecans.
- Roll the chilled cheese mixture into small balls using your hands.
- Coat each cheese ball in the bacon and pecan mixture until well covered.
- Insert a pretzel stick into the center of each bite just before serving.
Notes
These bites are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg