Mini Cheese Balls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons green onions, finally chopped
3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
2 tablespoons real bacon, bacon bits
1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
3/4 cup chopped roasted almonds (I use lightly salted) or 3/4 cup pecans (I use lightly salted)
assorted cracker

Preparation

Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
For a different flavor combo, omit the Italian seasoning and try shredded sharp cheddar and 3 Tbs. drained pimentos in place of the mozzarella and bacon.