Mini Bacon & Herb Cheese Balls

Recipe Rating:	1 Rating5
Categories:	Cheese Appetizers, Other Snacks, Quick & Easy, For Kids
Keywords:	cheese, balls, mini
Serves:	18 servings (3 each)
Prep Time:	2 Hr 10 Min

Ingredients

1	(8 oz) container chive & onion cream cheese
1/2 tsp	italian seasoning
1/2 tsp	garlic powder
4 slc	cooked bacon, finely chopped
1 pkg	(8 oz) shredded mozzarella cheese
1/2 c	toasted ground walnuts

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S I

Well Seasoned

Anytown, WI

SyiLuvsPastries

Member Since Oct 2010

S' Notes:

I got this recipe at a potluck 8 years ago. They are very easy to make.
The prep time is only about 10 minutes, but I put 2 hrs + 10 min. as you need to refrigerate them for at least 2 hours so they set well.

*FYI: This picture was given to me along with the typed recipe. I will post a more recent picture when I make these again.

Directions

Combine the cream cheese and seasonings together. Stir in the chopped bacon and mozzarella making sure the mixture is blended well.

Place the walnuts in a small bowl or pan. Shape the mixture into 54 balls (use a teaspoonful for each so they're uniform in size). Roll them in the walnuts, making sure to coat each completely. Place them on a serving tray or sheet pan and cover with plastic wrap. Put them in the refrigerator and allow them to chill for at least 2 hours.

* You can change up the flavor of these by using different cheeses in place of the mozzarella (like cheddar, pepper jack...), different flavored cream cheeses, or using different spices.

I've made them using pineapple cream cheese, finely chopped proscuitto, shredded cheddar cheese & red pepper flakes (just enough to give it a lil' kick!).

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CinStraw's Kitchen CinStraw

Oct 19, 2011

sounds like a good lil cheeseball, thanks for sharing

Sherri Logan... logansw

Oct 19, 2011

thanks for posting this wonderful recipe! i love it..sw☺

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Pat Duran kitchenchatter

Oct 19, 2011

These look sooo delish! I will be making these for the holiday- thank you for sharing this recipe.

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Thea Pappalardo Sassy01

Oct 19, 2011

I love this!!! They look so festive.

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S I SyiLuvsPastries

Oct 21, 2011

Thank you Cindy, Sherri, Pat & Thea for the nice compliments! Thank you Bea, Pat & Vanessa for sharing this with your groups! :-D

HAPPY COOKING & BAKING!! :-D

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