Looking for an appetizer that’s the life of the party? This pecan bacon cheeseball is a savory, creamy, and crunchy masterpiece that’ll have everyone reaching for seconds. Easy to make and impossible to resist, it’s the perfect addition to any gathering.

This pecan bacon cheeseball is the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining smoky bacon, creamy cheese, and nutty pecans for a flavor-packed appetizer.

Ingredients You’ll Need For This Recipe

8 oz cream cheese
1 cup shredded triple cheddar cheese
½ cup bacon bits
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup sliced scallions
2 tbsp milk (of your choice)
2 tsp everything bagel seasoning
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
Salt, to taste
Black crushed pepper, to taste

Step-by-Step Instructions

Step 1: In a medium-size bowl add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, all seasoning, and milk. Mix with a hand mixer, until well combined.

Step 2: Then add half of the bacon bits, half of the scallions, and half of the pecans. Make sure to chop those in smaller pieces first.

Step 3: Put a piece of saran wrap on the counter and put the cheese ball in it. Then fully wrap it up with the saran wrap and form it into a ball.

Step 4: Put the cheeseball in the fridge for 20 minutes.

Step 5: In a shallow bowl, add the remaining chopped pecans, bacon bits and scallions.

Step 6: Remove cheeseball from the fridge.

Step 7: Roll the cheeseball around in the prepared shallow bowl and make sure the whole ball is coated with the remaining coating.

Step 8: Serve with crackers, or anything else of your choice.

Whether it’s a holiday feast or a casual get-together, this pecan bacon cheeseball will steal the show. With its perfect blend of smoky, creamy, and crunchy, it’s a recipe you’ll turn to time and time again. Grab your favorite crackers, and let the snacking begin!

Pecan Bacon Cheeseball

Whip up the ultimate pecan bacon cheeseball! This creamy, smoky, and crunchy appetizer is easy to make and guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.

Course Appetizer

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 15

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup shredded cheese triple cheddar
½ cup bacon bits
½ cup chopped pecans
¼ cup sliced scallions
2 tbsp milk
2 tbsp Everything Bagel seasoning
¼ tsp onion powder
¼ tsp garlic powder
salt to taste
black crushed pepper to taste

Instructions

In a medium-size bowl add the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, all seasoning, and milk. Mix with a hand mixer, until well combined.
Then add half of the bacon bits, half of the scallions, and half of the pecans. Make sure to chop those in smaller pieces first.
Put a piece of saran wrap on the counter and put the cheese ball in it. Then fully wrap it up with the saran wrap and form it into a ball.
Put the cheeseball in the fridge for 20 minutes.
In a shallow bowl, add the remaining chopped pecans, bacon bits and scallions.
Remove cheeseball from the fridge.
Roll the cheeseball around in the prepared shallow bowl and make sure the whole ball is coated with the remaining coating.
Serve with crackers, or anything else of your choice.