Description
These Mini Cheese Balls Wrapped in Bacon are the ultimate party appetizer! Creamy cheese, flavorful herbs, and crispy bacon combine to create bite-sized snacks that are both savory and indulgent. Perfect for holiday gatherings, game day, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests with something delicious and fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz Cheddar cheese, grated
- 4 oz Creamy goat cheese
- 2 tbsp Fresh chives, chopped (or green onions)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 1/4 tsp Black pepper
- 10 slices Bacon, cooked until crispy and crumbled
- 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, grated cheddar cheese, goat cheese, chopped chives, parsley, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until the ingredients are fully combined and smooth.
- Roll the cheese mixture into small bite-sized balls, about 1 inch in diameter, and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a separate shallow bowl, combine the crumbled bacon and panko breadcrumbs.
- Carefully roll each cheese ball in the bacon and breadcrumb mixture, pressing gently to coat them evenly.
- Place the coated cheese balls back onto the baking sheet and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to set.
- Before serving, garnish the cheese balls with freshly chopped parsley for a pop of color.
- Serve cold or at room temperature and enjoy these mini cheese balls wrapped in bacon!
Notes
- For extra flavor, you can also roll the cheese balls in finely chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts.
- If you want a spicy kick, add a pinch of cayenne pepper or some finely diced jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- These mini cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge for up to 2 days before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes (for bacon)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook, Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg