Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball Recipe

Name: 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; ½ cup milk; 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese; 2 cups of shredded monterey jack cheese; ¼ cup of crumbled blue cheese (1oz); ¼ cup of finely minced green onion (white parts only); 1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, undrained; 10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided; ¾ cup of finely chopped pecans, divided; salt and pepper; ¼ cup of minced parsley; 1 tablespoon poppy seed

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
½ cup milk
2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese
2 cups of shredded monterey jack cheese
¼ cup of crumbled blue cheese (1oz)
¼ cup of finely minced green onion (white parts only)
1 (2 ounce) jar diced pimentos, undrained
10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided
¾ cup of finely chopped pecans, divided
salt and pepper
¼ cup of minced parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seed

1
Beat cream cheese and milk on low speed in large bowl until blended.
2
Add cheeses; blend on medium speed until well combined.
3
Add green onions, pimiento, half of bacon, and half of pecans; blend on medium speed until well mixed.
4
Add salt and pepper to taste.
5
Transfer 1/2 of the mixture to a piece of plastic wrap.
6
Form into a ball; wrap tightly.
7
Repeat with remaining mixture.
8
Refrigerate until chilled--at least 2 hours.
9
Combine remaining bacon and pecans with parsley and poppy seeds in a pie plate.
10
Remove plastic wrap from each ball.
11
Roll each into the mixture until well coated.
12
Rewrap each ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to use--up to 24 hours.

1145

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, ½ cup milk, 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese, 2 cups of shredded monterey jack cheese, and more.

Yes, Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball

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