Cheddar-Bacon Balls

By polledl

Ingredients

• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 8-oz. pkg. Cheddar cheese, cubed
• 1/4 c. butter, cubed
• 2 T. fresh parsley, chopped
• 2 T. green onions, chopped
• 2 T. hot banana pepper rings
• 1/4 c. toasted pecans, finely chopped
• assorted crackers

Preparation

Step 1

Cook bacon until crisp; drain, reserving one tablespoon drippings. In a blender or food processor, blend cheese, butter, parsley, green onions and pepper rings. Add bacon and reserved drippings; process until bacon is finely chopped. Chill mixture 3 hours, or until firm. Form mixture into one-inch balls. Roll balls in chopped pecans. Store in refrigerator up to 2 days before serving. Serve with crackers. Makes 2 dozen balls.