Description
Delicious and savory carnivore cheese balls perfect for snacking or appetizers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh chives
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and chives.
- Mix until all ingredients are well combined and form a dough.
- Shape the mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Place the cheese balls in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnished with extra chives.
Notes
- These cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the fridge.
- Try adding different spices or herbs for a unique flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 20mg