THE OPEN LINE ~ Saturday, September 15, 2018
CHEESE BALL BITES
8 slices of bacon
12 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp paprika
Salt and pepper
1/3 cup chives
1/3 cup chopped pecans
18 pretzel sticks
Cook bacon, chop and set aside. In a bowl stir together the cheeses, garlic powder, paprika and salt/pepper. Us e a cookie scoop to form 18 small balls. Transfer to parchment paper lined baking sheet. Fridge for 1 hour or until firm. In small bowl mix bacon, chives and pecans. Roll balls into the mixture. Insert pretzel stick into each ball. Let come to room temp and serve.