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Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Crave-worthy mini cheese ball bites that are bursting with flavor from two kinds of cheese, bacon, and pecans. The perfect party appetizer!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 20 Balls
Calories 74 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 12 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 3 Tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup minced cooked bacon or bacon bits
  • 2 Tablespoons minced green onion
  • pretzels or crackers for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized mixing bowl, stir together 12 oz softened cream cheese, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 3 Tablespoons mayo, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1 teaspoon onion powder until well combined and creamy.
  • Cover and chill for at least 15 minutes.
  • While the mixture is chilling, make the cheese ball coating by combining 1 cup finely chopped pecans, 1/4 cup minced cooked bacon (or bacon bits), and 2 Tablespoons minced green onion.
  • When the cheese mixture is done chilling, take a small cookie scoop (or use your hands) to form the mixture into uniform balls. Aim for about 1 inch to get 20 servings.
  • Coat each ball in the bacon pecan mixture, pressing gently to make sure the coating sticks and there are no large gaps.
  • Serve with pretzels or crackers.