Servings:
Makes about 24 balls Servings
Ingredients
- 1 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cup shredded whole milk mozzarella
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup chopped toasted almonds
- 2/3 cup cooked and finely crumbled bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
Preparation
Baking Directions:
In the work bowl of a food processor, place cheeses, basil, garlic powder and pepper.
Process until combined.
Spoon into a bowl and cover and chill until firm.
In a shallow bowl, combine almonds, bacon and paprika.
Using a 1-inch ice cream scoop, scoop cheese mixture into balls.
Roll cheese balls in bacon mixture, gently pressing to adhere.
refrigerate until ready to serve.
Skewer cheese balls.
Garnish each with a basil leaf, if desired.
