Carb bacon cheddar mini cheese balls

Here’s a quick and tasty recipe for low-carb bacon cheddar mini cheese balls — perfect for keto snacking, parties, or appetizers:

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Low-Carb Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls

🧀 Ingredients:

• 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese

• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

• 2 green onions, finely chopped

• 1/2 tsp garlic powder

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp black pepper

• Optional coating: chopped nuts, extra bacon bits, chives, or parsley

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🥣 Instructions:

1. Mix the filling:
   In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, 4 slices worth of crumbled bacon, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper. Mix until smooth and evenly blended.

2. Shape into mini balls:
   Scoop about 1 tablespoon of the mixture and roll into small balls. You can use a small cookie scoop or your hands.

3. Coat (optional):
   Roll the cheese balls in your choice of coating — finely chopped nuts (like pecans), extra bacon bits, chives, or parsley.

4. Chill:
   Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up before serving.

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🍴 Serving Suggestions:

• Serve with cucumber slices, celery sticks, or keto crackers.

• Stick a toothpick in each for easy serving at parties.

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🧮 Nutritional Estimate (per ball, ~1 tbsp size):

• Calories: ~90

• Fat: ~8g

• Protein: ~3g

• Net carbs: <1g

Let me know if you’d like a spicy version, or one with a different cheese blend!