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:

    • 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.