Servings
24-30
Ready In:
24 Hours
Prep Time:
30 Minutes
Ingredients
- 8 Ounce pkg cream cheese softened
- 1/2 Cup Milk
- 2 Cups Sharp Cheddar Cheese (8oz)
- 2 Cups Monterey Jack Cheese (8oz)
- 1/4 Cup Crumbled Blue Cheese (1oz)
- 3/4 Cup Pecans
- 10 Slices fully cooked bacon
- 1 Cup of finely chopped green onions (white parts only)
- 2 Ounces of pimento
- 1 Tablespoon Poppy seeds
Directions
Prep:
Let Cream Cheese soften at room temperature.
Finely chop the following:
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- Pecans
- Green onion (white parts only)
- Pimento
- Bacon crumble
Combine the Pecans and Bacon then divide mixture in half and set aside.
Mix & Set:
Step 1
Mix the cream cheese and milk in a large bowl with mixer at low-speed until thoroughly blended. Add the Cheddar, Monterey Jack & Blue cheese: mix at medium speed until thoroughly combined.
Step 2
Add the first half of the bacon and pecan mixture, and all of the green onions and pimento. Mix thoroughly; season with salt & pepper to taste.
Step 3
Divide mixture into halves. Place each on large separate sheets of plastic wrap, or wax paper, shape each into balls, and then rewrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until fully chilled.
Step 4
Combine the remaining bacon and pecans, with the poppy seeds on a pie plate or dish with a rim. Remove cheese balls from the plastic wrap and roll each in plate mixture until well coated. Rewrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 24 hours.
Step 5
Remove and serve with your favorite crackers and farm fresh veggies.