These mini bacon cheddar cheese balls are creamy, savory, and perfect as a party appetizer or snack. They’re quick to make and full of flavor. 🧀🥓
Ingredients
- 200 g softened Cream Cheese
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 4 slices cooked and crumbled Bacon
- 2 tbsp chopped Green Onion
- ½ tsp Garlic Powder
- ¼ tsp Black Pepper
For coating (optional):
- chopped Parsley
- extra Bacon bits
- crushed Crackers
Instructions
1. Mix the ingredients
In a bowl combine:
- cream cheese
- shredded cheddar cheese
- crumbled bacon
- green onion
- garlic powder
- black pepper
Mix until smooth and well combined.
2. Chill the mixture
Refrigerate the mixture for 20–30 minutes to make it easier to shape.
3. Form mini balls
Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into small balls.
4. Add coating
Roll each ball in chopped parsley, bacon bits, or crushed crackers for extra flavor.
5. Serve
Chill for another 15 minutes, then serve with:
- Crackers
- Celery sticks
- Carrot sticks
Tips
- For a spicy version, add diced Jalapeño.
- Use smoked bacon for deeper flavor.
- Insert small pretzel sticks to make them easy party bites.
⭐ Optional variation:
Mix in shredded Chicken to make them more filling.
If you want, I can also give:
- 5-minute no-bake bacon cheese ball recipe
- Holiday party cheese ball platter ideas
- Air fryer bacon cheddar bites.