Pecan Bacon Cheeseball
This Pecan Bacon Cheeseball is a quick and easy appetizer made with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon bits, and crunchy pecans—great for parties, snack boards, or holiday gatherings.
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Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp milk any kind you like
- 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Crushed black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, milk, and all the seasonings using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Stir in half of the bacon bits, scallions, and pecans (make sure they’re finely chopped).
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it, wrap it up, and form into a ball shape.
- Place the wrapped cheeseball in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining chopped pecans, bacon bits, and scallions.
- Unwrap the cheeseball and roll it in the topping mixture until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced veggies — whatever you have on hand!
Servings: 12
Calories: 170kcal