Cheese Ball Bites

By Lindsay FunstonUpdated: Apr 18, 2023

3.3

14 Ratings

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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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Yields:: 18
Prep Time:: 15 mins
Total Time:: 1 hr 15 mins

Ingredients

8
slices 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
18
pretzels sticks

Nutrition Information

Calories3260 Fat274 gSaturated fat121 gTrans fat2 gCholesterol643 mgSodium4849 mgCarbohydrates107 gFiber9 gSugar18 gProtein92 gVitamin D4 mcgCalcium1194 mgIron9 mgPotassium1561 mg

Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Directions

1. Step 1In a large nonstick skillet, cook bacon until crispy, 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then finely chop. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. Step 3In a shallow bowl, stir together bacon, chives, and pecans.
4. 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.)

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Lindsay Funston

Former Executive Editor

Lindsay Funston is the former Executive Editor at Delish, where she managed all food, culture, video and social content. She had worn many hats at the brand over the years: traveling the country in pursuit of pickles, creating gravity-defying "cheese pulls", and almost burning down the Delish kitchen with marshmallow cupcakes.