Description
These Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls are perfect for parties, offering a delicious combination of cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and herbs, all rolled into bite-sized treats.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions or chives
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or almonds (optional, for rolling)
- Extra chopped bacon and herbs (for coating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Scoop and roll mixture into small 1-inch balls using your hands or a small cookie scoop.
- Roll each ball in a coating of chopped nuts, bacon bits, or fresh herbs as desired.
- Place on a tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled with toothpicks or crackers (low-carb if needed).
- Enjoy!
Notes
- For a nut-free version, skip the nuts and use extra bacon or herbs for coating.
- These cheese balls can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls, party appetizer, cheese balls, low carb snacks