Ingredients

The following ingredients have 24 Servings
  • 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ⅓ cup sour cream
  • 1 green onion (thinly sliced)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (finely shredded)
  • ¾ cup bacon bits (or crumbled bacon, divided)
  • ½ cup pecans
  • 1 tablespoon parsley (finely chopped)

Instruction

  • Bake pecans in the oven at 350°F for 5-7 minutes or until fragrant. Cool completely and chop.
  • Meanwhile, place cream cheese in a bowl and beat with a hand mixer until fluffy.
  • Add sour cream, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, and garlic powder. Beat until combined. Stir in cheddar cheese and ½ cup bacon bits. Chill in the fridge for 2 hours or up to 24 hours.
  • Remove from the fridge and shape into a ball. Combine remaining ¼ cup bacon, chopped pecans, and parsley on a small plate. Roll the cheeseball in the mixture pressing to adhere. Refrigerate at least 30 minutes.
  • Remove from the refrigerator at least 15 minutes before serving.