Mini Cheese Balls

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 3 tablespoons green onions, finally chopped
• 3/4 teaspoon italian seasoning
• 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons real bacon, bacon bits
• 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
• 3/4 cup chopped roasted almonds (I use lightly salted) or 3/4 cup pecans (I use lightly salted)
• assorted cracker

1. Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
2. Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4. Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
5. For a different flavor combo, omit the Italian seasoning and try shredded sharp cheddar and 3 Tbs. drained pimentos in place of the mozzarella and bacon.

cream cheese, green onions, italian seasoning, garlic powder, bacon, mozzarella cheese, pecans, assorted cracker

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/mini-cheese-balls-400496 (may not work)