Are you looking for a quick, easy and delicious party appetizer that will make your guests swoon? Look no further than this irresistible cheese ball bites recipe! Whether you’re hosting a big celebration or just a cozy gathering of your nearest and dearest, cheese ball bites are the perfect way to get the party started. This easy-to-follow recipe features a delectable combination of sharp cheddar, cream cheese, pecans, and chives to create melt-in-your-mouth bites that will have your guests asking for more. Plus, you can whip up a batch of these delectable treats in just minutes, so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time enjoying your company. Think cheese balls can’t get any better? Think again!
Note: Instead of making the cream cheese mixture. Buy a tub of Port Wine Cheese for a stronger cheese ball.
Ingredients
12 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheddar
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
8 slices of bacon
1/3 cup chopped chives
1/3 cup finely chopped pecans
18 pretzel sticks
Method
In a skillet, cook the bacon until crispy. Drain well and dice.
In a large bowl combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and paprika. Season with salt and pepper and combine well.
Roll cheese mixture into 18 balls, set on a pan lined with parchment paper or wax paper and refrigerate for 1 hour.
Combine bacon, chives, and pecans on a large plate.
Roll each ball in the pecan mixture until coated all over.
Insert a pretzel stick into each cheese ball.
Let rest at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving, or refrigerate, loosely covered with plastic wrap.
