Party Starters | 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
• Nonstick aluminum foil
• 1 (10-oz) package chocolate melting wafers
• 1 (5-oz) package sriracha (or spicy) cashews, coarsely crushed
• 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper
• 3 cups Asian (or savory) snack mix (sesame rice crackers and wasabi peas)
• 1/2 teaspoon coarse sea salt
• 6 slices thick-cut bacon (about 9 oz)
• 18 (6-inch) wooden skewers
• 1/4 cup maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cold brew coffee
• 1 teaspoon chipotle powder
• 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro
• 1/4 bunch fresh green onions