How to Make Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls:
Step 1: Prepare the Bacon
Start by frying your bacon until crispy. Once done, transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels to cool and drain the excess grease. Once cooled, crumble the bacon into small pieces.
Step 2: Mix the Cheese Base
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, chopped chives (if using), and a pinch of salt and pepper. Mix everything together until well-combined. You can use a hand mixer or mix by hand with a sturdy spoon.
Step 3: Fold in Bacon
Add the crumbled bacon into the cream cheese mixture. Stir until the bacon is evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
Step 4: Shape the Cheese Balls
Using a small spoon or a mini cookie scoop, scoop out small portions of the cheese mixture and roll them into bite-sized balls (about the size of a walnut). You should get around 20 mini cheese balls from this recipe.
Step 5: Roll the Cheese Balls
For extra flavor and texture, you can roll the cheese balls in chopped parsley, chopped nuts, or a combination of both. Simply place the chopped parsley or nuts on a plate and roll each cheese ball to coat the outside.
Step 6: Chill and Serve
Once all the cheese balls are rolled, place them on a plate or in an airtight container and refrigerate them for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up. This helps the flavors meld together and gives the cheese balls a better texture.
When ready to serve, place them on a serving platter and enjoy! These Low Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls can be served with low-carb crackers, celery sticks, or just eaten on their own as a satisfying snack.
