Cool, creamy, salty and delicious! These perfect little appetizers combine crisp bacon and smooth goat cheese with the kicky flavor of our Sweet Chili Riceworks for a pre-dinner bite that is sure to please. Make for a crowd or for a romantic date-night in.
- 6 slices bacon cooked & crumbled
- 1/2 cup goat cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh chopped basil
- 1 tbsp thyme
- 1/4 cup Sweet Chili Riceworks
- 1 package lollipop sticks optional
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Using an electric mixer, blend goat cheese, cream cheese, 1 tablespoon of basil and a pinch of crackled black pepper until fully blended and smooth. Form into small balls, no bigger than 1 inch by 1 inch.
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If desired, press a lollipop stick into each ball or leave as balls. Put in the freezer for approximately 20 minutes. Do not let them freeze!
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While the cheese balls are cooling, combine bacon, Riceworks, remaining basil and thyme into a food processor and process until all the ingredients are very finely chopped and mixed.
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Remove cheese balls from the freezer and roll into bacon mixture, pressing them into it if the crumbs do not immediately stick. Cover each ball in the bacon mixture thoroughly.
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Refrigerate cheese balls until they are ready to serve.