Fisher Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball
Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen
Based on 20 Reviews
Difficulty: Easy
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1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese , softened
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup (1 ounce) blue cheese , crumbled
1/4 cup finely minced green onions (white part only)
1 jar diced pimento , drained
3/4 cup Fisher pecans , divided (Of course, any nut will do!)
10 slices bacon , cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided
Salt and pepper
1/4 cup minced parsley
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
Directions
Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed Two and mix 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed Two and gradually add milk, mixing until well blended about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheeses, onions, pimientos, half of the bacon and half the pecans. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until well blended, about another minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and wrap tightly.
Refrigerate (or freeze) at least 2 hours.
Combine the remaining bacon and remaining pecans, parsley and poppy seeds in a pie plate. Then, remove the plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball lightly in the bacon/nut mixture until evenly coated. Wrap it back up in plastic wrap and refrigerate again until ready to use.
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Reader Comments:
Can we use something else besides blue cheese?
By KarryBear on April 16, 2012
Hi Paula everything you do is great.I am really one of your fans.Thank you very much for all what you give us.Merry Xmas & Happy New Year.
By Malak Kansowa on December 26, 2011
I made this cheeseball for Christmas Eve - I love all cheeses and it sounded so good - problem was - I was sick with a horrible cold and had no taste and could not even taste it - I was sooo sad, I actually felt like crying. I am going to keep the leftovers and hopefully in a couple of days my taste will return!!! Everyone else loved it!
By Lisa B on December 25, 2011
It is a new family tradition our home, DELICIOUS!
By Anonymous on December 23, 2011
Such a crowd pleaser! A perfect start to any laid back holiday gathering. Went home with an empty plate! Thanks Paula!
By Sarah on December 19, 2011
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By i love your show on December 18, 2011
paula i would like to tell you your carrot cake is the best i have ever ate . My family loves it and so does my church family .I wish you all a merry christmas and a happy new year irene
By Irene Otto on December 17, 2011
I was just wondering if I could use something other than blu cheese? I am not a blu cheese fan and was wondering what would be comparable.
By Melissa on December 07, 2011
Love this but I love anythingfrom paula deen she is the greatest you can also do sweet cheese balls like pina colda
By Debra chasseresu on December 02, 2011
Hey Shelly Limbaugh! A standing mixer is not necessary for this recipe. You could even use your hands! Just make sure your cream cheese is at room temperature and it will be easier to mix together. Happy Cooking!
By Libbie Summers on December 18, 2010
Please let me know if you can use a regular hand held mixer or just by hand if you don't have the mixer mentioned in the recipes. I am unable to purchase one of the mixers but I'd love to make your cheese ball for my son who is in the Navy and surprise him at Christmas because he loves cheese balls. Please let me know as soon as you are able so I can make it in time for Christmas when he comes home on leave. Thank you very much.
'A Paula Dean fan' 
A proud Navy mother.
By Shelly Limbaugh on December 16, 2010
I made this for a holiday party. It was so easy and delicious. It seemed really moist and I wasn't sure it was going to firm up. But it did and it was awesome. I will make it again on Christmas.
By Rebecca on December 14, 2010
If you do not own this type of mixer....can you do it by hand or with a regular portable mixer
By judy combs on November 27, 2010
This has become a Christmas/ Potluck tradition since I first found this recipe 4 years ago. The only things that I do different are I use finely shredded cheddar and use the tiniest pieces of the blue cheese crumbles which allows all the flavors to combine. For the nuts I use cashews instead of pecans and during the Christmas season I use pistachios to get the green and red going. AMAZING!!
By jmusicman_osu on November 23, 2010
This has become a Christmas/ Potluck tradition since I first found this recipe 4 years ago. The only things that I do different are I use finely shredded cheddar and use the tiniest pieces of the blue cheese crumbles which allows all the flavors to combine. For the nuts I use cashews instead of pecans and during the Christmas season I use pistachios to get the green and red going. AMAZING!!
By jmusicman_osu on November 23, 2010
You are so right...that line in the recipe made it very confusing. We have amended the recipe to read better. Thank you for pointing this out to us. Paula really appreciates your comments! Libbie Summers, Paula Deen Food Editor
By Libbie Summers on February 24, 2010
A friend served this at a party and it was fantastic. I asked for the recipe and have to say that I am confused by the "Repeat with the remaining mixture. Refridgerate (or freeze) at least two hours. Several of us have looked at the directions and all feel this is a mistake. However, if this is the case, it is wrong everywhere on the web and that does not seem possible. What are we missing????
By Anonymous on February 19, 2010
By Anonymous on November 30, 2009
Awesome! I have made this cheese ball 4 times. Every time I've made it people rave about how good it is.
By Anonymous on November 22, 2009
I made this for a Georgia Football Party & everyone loved it. I have made it 2 times since then & everyone wanted the recipe. Delicious!!
By Anonymous on November 21, 2009
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