Goat Cheese and Bacon Pops
Jessica Walker
Updated Mar 13, 2013
We rolled basil-infused cream cheese and goat cheese balls in a crispy bacon and pecan mixture to create our easy and delicious appetizer pops. The perfect party appetizer that's ready in only 40 minutes.
Goat Cheese and Bacon Pops
- Prep Time 20 min
- Total 40 min
- Servings 16
- Ingredients 6
Ingredients
- 4 oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese
- 1 package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese
- 2 teaspoons dried basil leaves
- 16 paper lollipop sticks
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup crumbled cooked bacon
Instructions
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Step1Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, process cream cheese, chèvre cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil until well beaten.
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Step2Using small cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls; place on cookie sheet. Insert lollipop stick into each ball. Freeze 20 minutes.
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Step3In food processor, process pecans, bacon and remaining 1 teaspoon basil with on/off pulses until finely ground. Roll cheese balls in bacon mixture. If needed, press mixture onto balls to stick.
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Step4Serve immediately or refrigerate in covered container until serving time.
Nutrition
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