MINI SMOKED GOUDA CHEESE BALLS

Mini Smoked Gouda Cheese Balls image

Parties just wouldn't be the same without cheese balls, and these minis pack a big flavor punch with smoked gouda, bacon and sundried tomatoes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Time 1h25m

Yield 28

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
4 oz smoked Gouda cheese, shredded (1 cup)
1/3 cup cooked real bacon bits or pieces (from a jar or package)
1/4 cup finely chopped drained sun-dried tomatoes in oil
1 cup finely chopped pecans or 2/3 cup finely chopped parsley

Steps:

In medium bowl, mix cream cheese, Gouda cheese and bacon bits until well blended. Stir in tomatoes. Cover; refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
Place pecans in small shallow bowl. Shape cheese mixture into 28 (1-inch) balls, about 2 teaspoons cheese mixture for each ball. Roll in pecans to coat.
Serve immediately, or cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve (up to 24 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 80, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Mini Cheese Ball, Sodium 105 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g