Mini Cheese Balls

By jannycerv

Jazz up your cheese tray with this impressive appetizer.

Ingredients

• 1 tub 8-ounce Philadelphia Chive and Onion Cream Cheese Spread
• 1 package 8-ounce Kraft Mozzarella shredded cheese
• 4 slices Oscar Mayer bacon, cooked, finely chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 cup toasted Planters walnuts, ground

Preparation

Step 1

Mix cream cheese spread and mozzarella cheese until well blended. Stir in chopped bacon and seasoning.

Shape mixture into 54 balls, 1 level teaspoon each. Roll in walnuts. Cover with plastic wrap.

Refrigerate at least 2 hours.

Makes 18 servings, 3 each.

Prep time: 10 minutes
Total time: 2 hours 10 minutes (including refrigeration)