Make-Ahead Mini Cheese-Bacon Balls

• 1 (250 g) container philadelphia cream cheese spread (use herb and garlic flavour)
• 1 (400 g) package shredded mozzarella cheese
• 1/4 cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
• 2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
• 1 pinch italian seasoning
• hot sauce (optional)
• 3/4 cup finely ground walnuts

1. In a bowl mix together the cream cheese with mozzarella cheese until well blended.
2. Add in the crumbled bacon, green onion and pinch Italian seasoning; mix to combine.
3. Add in hot sauce to taste (if using).
4. Shape the mixture into 40-50 balls (using about 2-3 teaspoons filling).
5. Roll into the ground walnuts.
6. Place on a plate/s.
7. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours or freeze up to 2 weeks (defrost overnight in refrigerator before serving).
8. Serve on a platter with a long coloured toothpick in the center of each ball.

philadelphia cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, bacon, green onions, italian seasoning, hot sauce, ground walnuts

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/make-ahead-mini-cheese-bacon-balls-198995 (may not work)