Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball - PCOS-Friendly Recipe

Lunch

This Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball is a PCOS-friendly recipe.

Nutrition per Serving

0 Calories

0g Protein

0g Carbs

0g Fat

A flavorful cheese ball with pecans and bacon that goes great with crackers.

Ingredients

1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup milk
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
1/4 cup blue cheese, crumbled
1/4 cup green onions, white part only, finely minced
1 jar diced pimento, drained
3/4 cup pecans, divided
10 slices bacon, cooked, drained, finely crumbled and divided
1/4 cup fresh parsley, minced
1 tablespoon poppy seeds
salt, to taste
black pepper, to taste

Instructions

Place cream cheese in mixer bowl. Attach bowl and flat beater to mixer. Turn to Speed Two and mix 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Turn to Speed Two and gradually add milk, mixing until well blended about 1 minute. Stop and scrape bowl. Add cheeses, onions, pimientos, half of the bacon and half the pecans. Turn to Speed 4 and beat until well blended, about another minute. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
Transfer mixture to a large piece of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and wrap tightly.
Refrigerate (or freeze) at least 2 hours.
Combine the remaining bacon and remaining pecans, parsley and poppy seeds in a pie plate. Then, remove the plastic wrap and roll the cheese ball lightly in the bacon/nut mixture until evenly coated. Wrap it back up in plastic wrap and refrigerate again until ready to use.

PCOS-Friendly Foods in This Recipe

This recipe contains the following foods that may benefit PCOS management: Poppy Seeds.

Poppy seeds are packed with calcium, magnesium, B vitamins, and zinc.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball good for PCOS?

Yes, this Nutty Bacon Cheese Ball recipe is designed to be PCOS-friendly., it supports balanced blood sugar and hormonal health.

Can I eat this for Lunch with PCOS?

Yes, this recipe works well as a PCOS-friendly Lunch. Pair it with other PCOS-friendly foods throughout the day for balanced nutrition.

How do I fit this recipe into a PCOS meal plan?

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