Nutty Bacon Cheeseball Recipe

Name: Nutty Bacon Cheeseball
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz.); 1/2 cups Milk; 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Or An 8 Ounce Bag; 1/4 cups Blue Cheese, Crumbled (1oz); 1/4 cups Finely Minced Green Onions (white Part Only); 1 jar Diced Pimento (2 Oz Jar); 10 slices Bacon Cooked Crisp And Crumbled; 3/4 cups Pecans, Chopped; 1 dash Salt And Pepper, Or To Taste; 1/4 cups Minced Parsley; 1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds

Servings: persons

1 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz.)
1/2 cups Milk
2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Or An 8 Ounce Bag
1/4 cups Blue Cheese, Crumbled (1oz)
1/4 cups Finely Minced Green Onions (white Part Only)
1 jar Diced Pimento (2 Oz Jar)
10 slices Bacon Cooked Crisp And Crumbled
3/4 cups Pecans, Chopped
1 dash Salt And Pepper, Or To Taste
1/4 cups Minced Parsley
1 Tablespoon Poppy Seeds

1
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl.
2
Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer.
3
Turn to speed 2 and mix 1 minute.
4
Scrape bowl.
5
Staying on speed 2, gradually add milk, mixing until well blended, about 1 minute.
6
Scrape bowl.
7
Add cheeses, onions, pimentos, half of the bacon and half of the pecans.
8
Turn to speed 4 and beat until well blended, about 1 minute.
9
Season with salt and pepper.
10
Transfer half of mixture to large piece of plastic wrap.
11
Form into a ball, wrap tightly.
12
Repeat with remaining half of mixture.
13
Refrigerate at least 2 hours or until firm.
14
Combine remaining bacon, pecans, parsley, and poppy seeds in a pie plate or large dinner plate.
15
Remove plastic from each cheese ball, roll in bacon mixture until well coated.
16
Wrap in clean plastic and store in refrigerator until ready to serve, up to 24 hours.

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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 package Cream Cheese (8 Oz.), 1/2 cups Milk, 2 cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Shredded Or An 8 Ounce Bag, 1/4 cups Blue Cheese, Crumbled (1oz), and more.

Yes, Nutty Bacon Cheeseball 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Nutty Bacon Cheeseball

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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