Ohhh yes 😏 Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls—perfect for parties, snacks, or just “I deserve this” moments. Here’s a killer recipe:
🧀🥓 Bacon Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls
Ingredients (makes ~20–25 mini balls)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1½ cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 6–8 strips cooked bacon, crumbled
- 2–3 green onions, finely chopped (optional)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp smoked paprika (optional for extra smoky flavor)
- ½ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or skip if you like)
- Optional garnish: extra bacon bits, parsley
Instructions
- Mix cheese base
In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, paprika, and green onions until smooth and well mixed. - Add bacon
Fold in crumbled bacon (reserve a little for topping). - Chill
Refrigerate for 30 minutes to make rolling easier. - Form balls
Scoop small amounts (~1 tbsp) and roll into mini balls. - Coat
Roll each ball in chopped nuts, extra bacon, or a mix for texture and presentation. - Serve
Chill until firm, then serve with crackers or toothpicks for easy snacking.
Pro Tips
- Make them ahead: they hold in the fridge for 3–4 days.
- Add a touch of hot sauce or cayenne to the mix for a little kick.
- Mini version = perfect for bite-sized appetizers; double the recipe for a crowd.
If you want, I can make a quick 5-ingredient ultra-easy version that’s basically “dump, mix, roll, done” 😏—still insanely tasty. Do you want that version too?
