MINI CHEESE BALLS

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Provided by Chef Buggsy Mate

Categories Spreads

Time 10m

Yield 54 cheese balls, 18 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons green onions, finally chopped
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons real bacon, bacon bits
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup chopped roasted almonds (I use lightly salted) or 3/4 cup pecans (I use lightly salted)
assorted cracker

Steps:

Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
For a different flavor combo, omit the Italian seasoning and try shredded sharp cheddar and 3 Tbs. drained pimentos in place of the mozzarella and bacon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 97.7, Fat 8.8, SaturatedFat 3.8, Cholesterol 18.8, Sodium 76.6, Carbohydrate 1.7, Fiber 0.7, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3.6