Bacon, chives and cheese appetizers

Quick and easy to make appetizer.


Our monthly social was last night and these appetizers were a big hit!

Enjoy!

▢ 12 ounces cream cheese( softened)

▢ 1 cup Shredded Four Cheese Mexican Blend

▢ 1 tablespoon chopped fresh chives

▢ 1 clove garlic, minced( I used garlic powder)

▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder 

▢ 1 teaspoon onion powder

▢ salt and pepper, to taste

1/3 cup chives chopped fine

▢ 6 slices bacon, cooked to a crisp and finely chopped ( you can use Turkey bacon)

Pretzel sticks

Note:( I used precooked bacon)

Makes about 12 to 18 balls depending on size of ball.

Chop bacon in chopper until finely chopped

Chop chives in chopper until finely chopped

Mix together with spoon.  Set aside.

In a medium bowl mix softened cream cheese with above ingredients until mixed thorough.

Coat your hands with cooking spray. Using a tsp. Make tsp. Or smaller size balls .  Place pretzel in center.

Coat ball with bacon and chives.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.

The center appetizer is basically using a toothpick poke a grape and a piece of cheese.

You can use other fruit as well, raspberries work well too and strawberry half’s.

Enjoy!