Ingredients
Method
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, mayonnaise, onion powder, and garlic powder. Mix until smooth and evenly combined.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for 15 minutes to make it easier to shape.
- In a shallow dish, combine the chopped pecans, bacon bits, and fresh parsley.
- Scoop the chilled cheese mixture and roll it into approximately 1-inch balls.
- Roll each cheese ball in the pecan, bacon, and parsley mixture, gently pressing the coating so it sticks.
- Arrange the coated cheese balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Insert a pretzel stick into each mini cheese ball just before serving.
- Refrigerate until ready to serve. Keep chilled, and avoid leaving the cheese balls at room temperature for more than 2 hours.
Notes
Total time is 35 minutes, plus any additional chilling before serving. Insert the pretzel sticks just before serving so they stay crisp. Keep chilled and do not leave the cheese balls at room temperature for more than 2 hours.