Crispy Bacon & Herb Cheese Bombs with Pretzel Coating

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 large egg
• 2 TBS all-purpose flour
• 4 slices bacon, cooked crispy and crumbled
• 2 TBS fresh chives, finely chopped
• 1 TBS fresh parsley, finely chopped
• 3 TBS Salted Perfection Raleigh Select Blend
• 1 cup crushed pretzels (for coating)
• Cooking spray or 1 TBS olive oil

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, egg, all-purpose flour, cooked crumbled bacon, chopped chives, chopped parsley, and 3 TBS Salted Perfection Raleigh Select Blend. Mix well until everything is thoroughly combined, like a perfectly blended family.
3. Using a small scoop or your hands, form the mixture into about 8-10 bite-sized balls (roughly 1.5 inches in diameter). Place them on the prepared baking sheet, leaving a little space between each one.
4. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden brown and slightly puffed up. They should be firm to the touch.
5. While the cheese balls are baking, crush your pretzels. You want a fine to medium crumb. Place them in a shallow dish.
6. Once baked, carefully remove the cheese balls from the oven. While still warm, gently roll each cheese ball in the crushed pretzels, ensuring it's fully coated. Don't be shy, get that crunch on! This keeps 'em from getting soggy, capiche?
7. Serve immediately. These are best hot, right out of the kitchen.
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