Crunchy Cheese and Ranch Pinchos

Name: Crunchy Cheese and Ranch Pinchos
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 15 min
Cuisine: European, Spanish, Mediterranean
Ingredients: 8 oz full-fat cream cheese; 1 Tbsp full-fat mayonnaise; 2 Tbsp full-fat sour cream; 1 cup shredded Colby jack or cheddar cheese; 1 oz Hidden Valley Ranch seasoning mix; 4 slices cooked bacon; finely chopped; 1/2 cup pecans; finely chopped; 3 Tbsp minced chives

Instructions

Prep:15min

Pinchos are bite-sized snacks typically served in the Basque region of Spain. And we love the idea of bite-sized food so much, we decided to make a keto version of a pincho, featuring a creamy cheese ball rolled in a finger-licking coating of bacon, nuts, and chives. This stress-free snack hits all the right savory and salty notes from the ranch-flavored center to the crunchy exterior. Cheese balls are an easy recipe base to switch up with different flavors. Want it spicy? Add chopped jalapeño or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Like more herbs? Add chopped dill! This stress-free appetizer hits all the right savory and salty notes from the creamy ranch flavored center to the crunchy bacon, pecan exterior. Cheese balls are an easy recipe base to switch up flavors for any needs. Want it spicy? Add chopped jalapeño or a sprinkle of cayenne pepper. Like more herbs? Add chopped dill!

Updated at: Wed, 23 Jun 2021 10:22:14 GMT