Cheese Ball Bites | Publix Super Markets

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese (or mascarpone), softened
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans, finely chopped
• 2 cups pretzel sticks, divided
• 1 package precooked bacon pieces (2.8–3 oz)
• 4 oz Deli garlic-herb goat cheese
• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper