Description
Indulge in the savory deliciousness of Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls – a guilt-free snack that satisfies your cravings without compromising your low-carb lifestyle. With their creamy texture, bold flavors, and crunchy exterior, these cheese balls are the perfect addition to any party, game day gathering, or casual gathering.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce cream cheese
- 2 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup cooked bacon, crumbled
- 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup almond flour (optional)
Instructions
1. In a medium-sized bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled cooked bacon, finely chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth and uniform.
2. Cover the bowl and refrigerate the mixture for about 30 minutes to firm up.
3. Once chilled, use a small scoop or your hands to roll the mixture into bite-sized balls.
4. If using almond flour, place it in a shallow dish and roll each cheese ball in the flour until evenly coated.
Notes
These cheese balls pair well with low-carb dips like ranch dressing or blue cheese dip. For presentation, consider skewering them on toothpicks or garnishing with fresh herbs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg