Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls

Total Time

Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Makes

about 4-1/2 dozen

Ingredients

• 2 cups chopped pecans
• 2/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• FILLING:
• 3 cups smoked sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 6 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup crumbled cooked bacon
• 1/4 cup minced fresh basil

Directions

1. Place pecans, cranberries and bacon in a food processor. Pulse until finely chopped. Transfer to a shallow bowl. Place remaining ingredients in the same food processor. Pulse until combined.
2. Shape cheese mixture into 1-in. balls; roll in pecan mixture. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 83 calories, 7g fat (2g saturated fat), 11mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 3g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

source https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/dried-cranberry-sharp-cheddar-cheese-balls/

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