Pecan Bacon Cheeseball
This Pecan Bacon Cheeseball is a quick and easy appetizer that’s creamy, savory, and ready in just 25 minutes. My version uses bacon bits, pecans, and cheddar cheese. It’s a great make-ahead snack to serve with crackers.
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This cold dip recipe is perfect for a snack board. Serve them with your favorite crackers, veggie sticks, a slice of apple, or pretzels.
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How to Make Pecan Bacon Cheeseball
Ingredients you’ll need for this recipe
Step-by-Step Guide
1. In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, milk, and all the seasonings using a hand mixer until smooth.
2. Stir in half of the bacon bits, scallions, and pecans (make sure they’re finely chopped).
3. Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it, wrap it up, and form it into a ball shape.
4. Place the wrapped cheeseball in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set.
5. In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining chopped pecans, bacon bits, and scallions.
6. Unwrap the cheeseball and roll it in the topping mixture until fully coated.
Serve and Enjoy!
Serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced veggies — whatever you have on hand!
Important Recipe Notes
- Use softened cream cheese so everything mixes easily. Let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before starting.
- Chop the pecans, scallions, and bacon bits finely for easier mixing and a smoother texture when coating the cheeseball.
- You can make this cheeseball a day ahead — just keep it wrapped in the fridge until you’re ready to roll it in the toppings and serve.
- You can adjust the everything bagel seasoning to your taste or skip it.
Pecan Bacon Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese
- ½ cup bacon bits
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ¼ cup sliced scallions
- 2 tbsp milk any kind you like
- 2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
- ¼ tsp onion powder
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- Crushed black pepper to taste
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, milk, and all the seasonings using a hand mixer until smooth.
- Stir in half of the bacon bits, scallions, and pecans (make sure they’re finely chopped).
- Lay a piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Scoop the cheese mixture onto it, wrap it up, and form into a ball shape.
- Place the wrapped cheeseball in the fridge for about 20 minutes to set.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the remaining chopped pecans, bacon bits, and scallions.
- Unwrap the cheeseball and roll it in the topping mixture until fully coated.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or sliced veggies — whatever you have on hand!
