Lady Culinary: >>Pinterest to Real Life: Bacon Jalapeño Cheese Ball

I absolutely love cheese. Cheese Balls? Even better! I have had this recipe pinned on Pinterest since last Christmas, and a few weeks ago I was at an event where the host served it. At that point, I knew I had to try it myself. It was definitely worth the wait! It was so simple, and was a huge hit with the guests.

>>Ingredients

~ 6 slices of bacon, cooked until crispy, crumbled and divided

~ 1/4 cup chopped pecans

~ 8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature

~ 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese

~ 2 tbsp chopped, fresh parsley

~ 1 garlic clove, minced

~ pinch cayenne pepper

~ juice of 1 lime

~ 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce

~ 2 jalapeños, finely chopped and divided (depending on how spicy you want it, remove the seeds and ribs)

~ crackers for serving

>>Directions

Spread pecans on a baking sheet and bake at 350 F for five to seven minutes, until fragrant. In a medium bowl, stir together cream cheese, cheddar cheese, parsley, garlic, cayenne pepper, lime juice, worcestershire sauce, half of the jalapeños, and half of the bacon, until combined. (I used my kitchen aid mixer on the 'stir' setting for this, which worked wonders).

Add the remaining bacon and jalapeños to the baking tray with the pecans and stir them evenly together. With damp hands, form a ball out of the cheese mixture, and then roll in the pecan mixture until evenly coated. Place in a dish, cover, and refrigerate at least one hour before serving.