Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls Recipe
These Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls are a savory and satisfying appetizer or snack that’s perfect for any gathering. Creamy, cheesy, and packed with bacon flavor, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 24 mini cheese balls 1x
- Category: Appetizer, Snack
- Method: Mixing, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Low Carb
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Balls:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 6 slices of bacon, cooked and crumbled
- 1 tablespoon fresh chives, chopped
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
Instructions
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, chives, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix Thoroughly: Mix until all ingredients are well blended, ensuring the mixture is smooth.
- Form Balls: Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into small, bite-sized balls.
- Coat with Pecans: Roll each ball in the chopped pecans to coat them evenly.
- Chill: Place the coated cheese balls on a plate or tray. Refrigerate the cheese balls for at least an hour before serving to allow them to firm up.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheese ball
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Low Carb, Bacon, Cheddar, Cheese Balls, Appetizer, Snack, Party Food
