These easy bites are perfect for literally any occasion. We love their little pretzel handles, but feel free to leave them out! If preparing them the night before, refrigerate until 1 hour before serving, then remove from fridge and let come to room temperature.
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Christmas Cheese Ball!
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Ingredients
- 8slices bacon
- 1 1/2(8-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 c.shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp.garlic powder
- 1 tsp.paprika
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 1/3 c.freshly chopped chives
- 1/3 c.finely chopped pecans
- 18pretzels sticks
Directions
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- Step 1In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then finely chop. Set aside.
- Step 2Meanwhile, in a large bowl, stir together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and paprika and season with salt and pepper. Use a cookie scoop to form mixture into 18 small balls and transfer to a parchment–lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.
- Step 3In a shallow bowl, stir together bacon, chives, and pecans.
- Step 4Roll balls in bacon-chive-pecan mixture, insert a pretzel stick into each, and let come to room temperature 15 minutes before serving. (If not serving right away, loosely cover with plastic wrap and return to fridge.)