Make-Ahead Mini Cheese-Bacon Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (250 g) container philadelphia cream cheese spread (use herb and garlic flavour)
1 (400 g) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 pinch italian seasoning
hot sauce (optional)
3/4 cup finely ground walnuts

Preparation

In a bowl mix together the cream cheese with mozzarella cheese until well blended.
Add in the crumbled bacon, green onion and pinch Italian seasoning; mix to combine.
Add in hot sauce to taste (if using).
Shape the mixture into 40-50 balls (using about 2-3 teaspoons filling).
Roll into the ground walnuts.
Place on a plate/s.
Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours or freeze up to 2 weeks (defrost overnight in refrigerator before serving).
Serve on a platter with a long coloured toothpick in the center of each ball.