Bacon-Cheddar Cheese Balls

Freshly shredded cheese works better than packaged shredded cheese in a cheese ball. Prepare the cheese mixture the night before so flavors have a chance to blend. Shape and roll in the crumbled bacon or pistachio nuts a few hours before serving.

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Recipe Summary

prep:
40 mins
chill:
2 hrs
total:
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings:
18
Yield:
4-1/2 cups
Nutrition Info
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Ingredients

Directions

  • In a very large bowl combine cheddar and cream cheese; let stand to come to room temperature (about 45 minutes). Add pimientos, apricot preserves, milk, Worcestershire, hot pepper sauce and about 1/2 of the cooked bacon. Beat with an electric mixer on medium speed until almost smooth.

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  • Cover and chill cheese mixture (and cooked bacon) 2 hours or until easy to handle. Divide into portions; on waxed paper shape into balls. Cover and chill. Roll in bacon bits or pistachios within 4 hours of serving.

  • Serve with celery, cucumber, apricot and/or toasted bread slices. Makes 18 (1/4-cup) servings.

Nutrition Facts

Per Serving:
218 calories; fat 17g; cholesterol 49mg; carbohydrates 6g; insoluble fiber 1g; protein 11g; sodium 361mg.
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