Cheese Ball Bites

By Lindsay FunstonUpdated: Apr 18, 2023

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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

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.)