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Goat Cheese Bacon Balls

These Goat Cheese Bacon Balls are, admittedly, a little bit fancy for a football game, but they are fun. Also, they're kind of tasty. I mean, it's cheese covered in bacon. Yes, please. Pass the bacon covered cheese and back away slowly. Mama's hungry.
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Freeze 30 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 16 servings
Calories 88kcal

Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 4 ounces goat cheese
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 tablespoons chopped thyme or basil divided
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1/4 cup pecans

Instructions

  • Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat. Remove to a paper towel-lined plate to drain. Pat the slices to remove excess grease.
  • While the bacon is cooking, whiz the goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of herbs, and black pepper in the food processor. Whiz until creamy and well-mixed, then form small balls, about the size of the tip of your thumb.
  • Place balls on a parchment lined baking sheet.
  • Put in the freezer for 20 minutes to firm up a little more.
  • Clean out the food processor. Crumble in the cooled bacon, the remaining tablespoon of herbs, and the pecans. Whiz until very fine and crumbly; it should be as fine as your food processor will make it.
  • Take the cheese balls out of the freezer and roll them in the bacon mixture, pressing it in with your fingers if it doesn't immediately stick.
  • Place the balls in a container on their sides and refrigerate until serving. Serve on toothpicks or with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 88kcal | Protein: 2g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 103mg | Potassium: 32mg | Vitamin A: 180IU | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 0.2mg