Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball Recipe 🧀🥓
Description:
A delightful concoction of mixed cheeses, crispy bacon, and crunchy pecans, the Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball is a savory delight perfect for parties, gatherings, or even as a thoughtful homemade gift. This creamy and flavorful spread pairs excellently with crackers, fresh raw veggies, or any other desired accompaniments.
- Recipe Category: Spreads
- Keywords: Pork, Cheese, Fruit, Nuts, Meat, Very Low Carbs, High In…, Christmas, Thanksgiving, No Cook, Refrigerator, < 4 Hours
- Preparation Time: 3 hours
- Total Time: 3 hours
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 1 | Cream cheese |
| 1/2 | Milk |
| 2 | Sharp cheddar cheese |
| 2 | Monterey Jack cheese |
| 1/4 | Blue cheese |
| 1/4 | Green onion |
| 1 | Diced pimentos |
| 10 | Bacon |
| 3/4 | Pecans |
| – | Parsley |
| 1/4 | Poppy seed |
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: 2209.4
- Fat: 200.9g
- Saturated Fat: 94.6g
- Cholesterol: 442.2mg
- Sodium: 2863.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 18.8g
- Fiber: 5.5g
- Sugar: 4.9g
- Protein: 88.4g
Instructions:
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Prepare Cheese Mixture:
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese and milk together on low speed until smoothly blended.
- Add the sharp cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack cheese, blue cheese, green onion, diced pimentos, half of the bacon, and half of the pecans to the bowl.
- Blend the mixture on medium speed until thoroughly combined and creamy.
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Season to Taste:
- Add salt and pepper to the cheese mixture, adjusting to your preference.
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Shape Cheese Balls:
- Lay out a piece of plastic wrap and transfer half of the cheese mixture onto it.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape, ensuring it’s tightly wrapped with the plastic.
- Repeat the process with the remaining cheese mixture, creating another ball.
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Chill the Cheese Balls:
- Place the wrapped cheese balls in the refrigerator to chill for at least 2 hours, allowing them to firm up.
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Coat with Bacon, Pecans, and Herbs:
- In a pie plate, combine the remaining bacon and pecans with parsley and poppy seeds.
- Unwrap each cheese ball and roll them in the bacon-pecan mixture until evenly coated.
- Rewrap each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve, for up to 24 hours.
Serving Suggestions:
- Before serving, allow the cheese balls to sit at room temperature for about 15 minutes to soften slightly.
- Arrange on a platter with an assortment of crackers, breadsticks, and fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Enjoy this delicious and indulgent Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball with your favorite beverages, perfect for any occasion or celebration!
