Bacon Cheese Ball Bites – these creamy mini cheese balls have 3 types of cheese and a bacon and pecan coating. Stick a pretzel in each one and serve with crackers and they make a great party food.

 
INGREDIENTS NEEEDED FOR BACON CHEESE BALL BITES:

Cream Cheese– be sure it is really soft so that you can easily mix everything together.
Cheddar Cheese– I use sharp cheddar. I like to buy a block of cheddar and grate it myself. It has a much fresher flavor than preshredded cheese.
Roquefort Cheese– a little blue cheese adds another dimension of flavor. Can be left out if you don’t like it.
Onion– Grate it or very finely mince it so that it blends in well. Two sliced green onions can be used instead.
Worcestershire Sauce– adds a little saltiness. Garlic Powder– 1 fresh minced garlic clove can be used instead.
Bacon Bits– cooked and crumbled fresh bacon can be used instead.
Pecans
Pretzel Sticks for serving.

 
RECIPE TIPS:
Instead of making this recipe into mini cheese balls, you can form 1 large cheese ball with it.
Can be made a day in advance. Place them in an airtight container, and separate them with wax paper.
For best flavor, toast the pecans. To toast them, place them in a nonstick skillet and place over medium heat until fragrant, being careful not to burn them.
Serve with crackers. Ritz crackers, Club crackers and pretzel crackers are all good choices. For a low carb appetizer, serve with cucumber slices...