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Bacon Pecan Cheeseball
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4.66 from 20 votes

Bacon Pecan Cheeseball

Cream cheese is loaded with shredded cheddar, blue cheese, bacon, and seasonings, then rolled in pecans and more bacon! A classic holiday appetizer.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 273kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz. package cream cheese, softened
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/4 cup green onions minced
  • 1 4 oz. jar diced pimento, drained
  • 1/2 cup pecans finely chopped, divided
  • 10 slices bacon cooked, crumbled and divided
  • 3 tablespoons fresh parsley minced
  • 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  • Crackers for serving

Instructions

  • In a large bowl with an electric mixer, mix cream cheese, milk, cheddar, blue cheese, salt and pepper until well combined. Add green onions, pimento, half of the chopped pecans, and half of the crumbled bacon and mix well.
  • Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and wrap tightly. Refrigerate for at least one hour, or until mixture is firm enough to handle.
  • Combine the remaining bacon, remaining pecans, parsley and poppy seeds in a shallow dish or pie plate. Roll the cheeseball in the bacon/nut mixture until evenly coated.
  • Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve. Serve with a variety of crackers.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 273kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 475mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g