Fisher Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: Fisher Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 1/2 cup milk; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled; 1/4 cup finely minced green onion (white part only); 1 (8 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained; 3/4 cup fisher pecans, divided; 10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided; salt and pepper; 1/4 cup minced parsley; 1 tablespoon poppy seed

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup finely minced green onion (white part only)
1 (8 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
3/4 cup fisher pecans, divided
10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided
salt and pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seed

1
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to speed two and mix 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to speed Two and gradually add milk, mixing until well blended about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheeses, onions, pimentos, half of the bacon and half the pecans. Turn to speed 4 and beat until well blended, about another minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and wrap tightly.
2
Repeat with the remaining mixture. Refrigerate (or freeze) at least 2 hours.
3
Combine the remaining bacon and remaining pecans, parsley and poppy seeds in a pie plate. Then, remove the plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball lightly in the bacon/nut mixture until evenly coated. Wrap it back up in a plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 1/2 cup milk, 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled, and more.

Yes, Fisher Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball falls under the Seafood category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Fisher Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball

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