Just like a cheese ball, just in single servings.

Ingredients

12 oz. cream cheese, softened

1 c. shredded Cheddar

1 tsp. garlic powder

1 tsp. paprika

kosher salt

Freshly ground black pepper

8 slices bacon, cooked and finely chopped

1/3 c. finely chopped fresh chives

1/3 c. finely chopped pecans

Directions

Step 1: Mix together cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, paprika and season with salt and pepper. Form into 18 small balls and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.

Step 2: In a shallow bowl or on a plate, stir together cooked bacon, chives, and pecans.

Step 3: Roll balls in bacon-chive-pecan mixture and insert a pretzel stick in each ball.

Step 4: Serve. (If not serving right away, loosely cover with plastic wrap and return to fridge. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)