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
Preparation
Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, process cream cheese, chèvre cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil until well beaten.
Using small cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls; place on cookie sheet. Insert lollipop stick into each ball. Freeze 20 minutes.
In 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.
Serve immediately or refrigerate in covered container until serving time.
