Mini Cheese Balls

Name: Mini Cheese Balls
Ingredients: 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

8 ingredients

5 steps

Ingredients

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

Directions

1

Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
2

Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
3

Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4

Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
5

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.