Description
Delight your guests with this Pecan Bacon Cheese Ball! Packed with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, scallions, and rolled in crunchy pecans, it’s the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup bacon bits
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp milk (any type)
- 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Salt, to taste
- Crushed black pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Mix the Cheese Ball Base
- In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, bacon bits, scallions, milk, and spices (everything bagel seasoning, onion powder, garlic powder, salt, and pepper).
- Mix thoroughly until the mixture is smooth and evenly combined.
2. Shape and Chill
- Using your hands or a spatula, shape the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or until firm.
3. Coat the Cheese Ball
- Spread the chopped pecans on a plate.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in the pecans, pressing gently to ensure the nuts adhere evenly to the surface.
4. Serve and Enjoy
- Place the cheese ball on a serving platter.
- Serve with crackers, veggie sticks, or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
- For extra flavor, use smoked bacon bits or freshly cooked, crumbled bacon.
- The cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld.
