Goat Cheese and Bacon Pops

 

4

oz (half of 8-oz package) cream cheese

1

package (4 oz) chèvre (goat) cheese

2

teaspoons dried basil leaves

16

paper lollipop sticks

1/3

cup chopped pecans

1/4

cup crumbled cooked bacon

• 1 Line cookie sheet with waxed paper. In food processor, process cream cheese, chèvre cheese and 1 teaspoon of the basil until well beaten.
• 2 Using small cookie scoop, shape mixture into balls; place on cookie sheet. Insert lollipop stick into each ball. Freeze 20 minutes.
• 3 In food processor, process pecans, bacon and remaining 1 teaspoon basil with on/off pulses until finely ground. Roll cheese balls in bacon mixture. If needed, press mixture onto balls to stick.
• 4 Serve immediately or refrigerate in covered container until serving time.