Mini cheese balls of homemade pimento cheese are rolled in a coating of crispy bacon, toasted pecans, and minced fresh jalapeños and then speared with a pretzel stick for fun, easy-to-eat appetizers!
"These were delicious! I made them for a wedding shower and everyone loved them. This recipe was a big hit. Everyone needs to try this one."
-Tracy
For the Pimento Cheese: • cream cheese • mayonnaise • Worcestershire sauce • Dijon mustard • garlic salt • onion powder • ground cayenne pepper • extra-sharp cheddar cheese • pimentos • salt + pepper For Mini Cheese Ball Bites: • bacon • pecans • jalapeños • pretzel sticks
Make the pimento cheese by beating together all of the ingredients until well combined. Refrigerate 4 hours until firm.
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In a medium bowl, combine the bacon, pecans, and jalapeños.
Form heaping tablespoons of pimento cheese into balls.
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Roll each pimento cheese ball in the bacon mixture and press to adhere. Refrigerate cheese balls until firm.
Just before serving, skewer each cheese ball with a pretzel stick.
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"We made these for the game day and they were the perfect appetizer! Loved that they were mini, perfect for grab and go!"
-Jamie
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