Turkey Bacon Cheese Balls

Passing along another recipe for your Super Bowl Party, Turkey Bacon Cheese Balls. It's from the Jennie - O Turkey website and uses JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon as one of the ingredients along with Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, Pecans, and more! Easy to prepare and delicious! Enjoy and Make the SWITCH IN 2018!   https://www.jennieo.com/


Turkey Bacon Cheese Balls
This indulgent little appetizer features cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and crowd-pleasing bacon all rolled up into one amazing bite. One of our many appetizers that’s ready in just 35 minutes.

INGREDIENTS
8 slices JENNIE-O® Turkey Bacon
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
¼ cup chopped fresh chives, divided
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon garlic salt
¼ teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
serve with crackers, if desired

DIRECTIONS
1) Cook turkey bacon as specified on the package. Always cook to well-done, 165°F as measured by a meat thermometer. Finely chop; set aside.
2) In medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, bacon and chives until smooth. Stir in paprika, garlic salt and pepper.
3) Shape into 1-inch balls. Refrigerate 15 minutes
4) In small bowl, combine pecans and remaining 1 tablespoon chives.
5) Roll balls in pecan mixture, pressing to coat. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
* Always cook to an internal temperature of 165°F.

RECIPE NUTRITION INFORMATION
PER SERVING

Calories 230
Protein 13g
Carbohydrates 6g
Fiber 1g
Sugars 3g
Fat 17g
Cholesterol 30mg
Sodium 570mg
Saturated Fat 4.5g
https://www.jennieo.com/recipes/1113-turkey-bacon-cheese-balls