Gorgonzola Truffles
Bacon and Blue cheese? These savory truffles are party perfect!
Servings: 24
Equipment
Ingredients
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces Gorgonzola or a good blue cheese crumbled
- 1 tablespoon minced sweet onion
- ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 12 slices bacon cooked and finely chopped
Accompaniments
- Crackers
- Pears
- Honey
Instructions
- In a bowl using a hand held mixer, beat the cream cheese, Gorgonzola, onion, Worcestershire, lemon juice, and pepper until smooth and combined. Cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 1 hour or until firm. Mixture can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.
- Roll the cheese mixture into 3/4-inch balls. Roll each ball in the chopped bacon. Serve immediately or cover and chill until ready to serve. Allow the truffles to sit out at room temperature for 30 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers, pear slices, and honey. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 12mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 40mg | Fiber: 0.01g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 101IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 0.1mg
