If you've visited this blog ever before, you will know that I frequently enter recipe contests. It's been my little side gig for the past 12 years, and although I've enjoyed numerous wins, behind every Grand Prize are a handful of entries for various contests that just didn't make the cut. This is one of those recipes that wasn't picked for a prize, but I felt it was just too good to not share. Even though this wasn't exactly what the judges were looking for I think it's a delicious and easy appetizer that would instantly make you friends at your next happy hour, book club or girls night.
How perfect do these little cheesy bites look?! Filled with sharp cheddar cheese and rolled in crispy panko breadcrumbs and bacon....pour me a glass of wine and give me 5!
Feel free to make the cheese mixture well in advance. The more chilled it is, the easier it is to roll. Once you're ready, roll it in the crispy bacon and panko mixture and then serve. If you need it to be a little more substantial serve them with crackers, pita chips or sliced baguette
Feel free to make the cheese mixture well in advance. The more chilled it is, the easier it is to roll. Once you're ready, roll it in the crispy bacon and panko mixture and then serve. If you need it to be a little more substantial serve them with crackers, pita chips or sliced baguette
Bacon Smoked Cheddar Bites
8 ounces room temperature cream cheese
1 clove garlic, minced
1 teaspoon Montreal style steak seasoning
1/3 cup chopped black olives
1/3 cup chopped tomato
5 ounces shredded Smoked Sharp Cheddar Cheese
¼ cup mayonnaise
1/3 cup parsley leaves
2 ounces cooked bacon
1 cup panko breadcrumbs
In a medium mixing bowl stir together the cream cheese, garlic, steak seasoning, olives, tomato, cheese and mayonnaise. Once the mixture is well combined, place it in the fridge to cool for at least 30 minutes.
While the cheese mixture is chilling, place the parsley and bacon in a food processor and pulse until it is very finely chopped. Pour the mixture into a small mixing bowl along with the panko and stir to combine.
When the cheese mixture has firmed up, use a small ice cream scoop or Tablespoon, and scoop small balls of the cheese mixture out. Drop the ball directly into the bacon mixture and roll until evenly coated.
Makes 30 bites.
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