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Everything Mini-Cheeseballs
These addictive snacks are loaded with bacon and cheese, and covered in a savory “everything bagel” topping mixture.
Everything Mini-Cheeseballs
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Prep Time: 3 hrs, 15 mins Cook Time: 6 mins Yield: 24 cheeseballs Serving Size: 4 cheeseballs
Ingredients
2 oz. (55g) uncured bacon, minced
11⁄2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese 8 oz. (225g) full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature 4 TB. unsalted butter, at room temperature 2 tsp. Worcestershire sauce 2 tsp. dried chives 1 tsp. granulated garlic 1 tsp. freshly ground black pepper 2 TB. poppy seeds 1⁄4 cup toasted sesame seeds 1⁄4 cup dehydrated onions
Nutrition per Serving
Fat 85% Protein 11% Net Carb 4% Ratio 2.5:1 1 Heat a small skillet over medium heat. When the skillet is hot, add bacon. Cook for 4 to 6 minutes, stirring occasionally, until bacon is crisped. Remove bacon bits and place on a paper towel to drain.
2In a food processor, combine sharp cheddar cheese, full-fat cream cheese, unsalted butter, Worcestershire sauce, dried chives, granulated garlic, and black pepper. Pulse for 30 seconds to 1 minute, or until a smooth paste forms.
3Add bacon and pulse for 15 seconds to combine. Transfer mixture to a 24×12-inch (61×30.5cm) piece of parchment paper or plastic wrap.
4Gently fold the long edges of the parchment around mixture and roll into a log about 1 inch (2.5cm) in diameter. Twist parchment ends to close. Refrigerate log until firm, about 3 hours.
5While cheese log chills, combine poppy seeds, toasted sesame seeds, and dehydrated onions. Keep in an airtight container or Mason jar until ready to use.
6When chilled, unwrap cheese log and slice into 24 1-inch (2.5cm) sections.
7Using clean hands, gently roll each section into a small ball and roll in poppy seed mixture. Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Calories 371 Fat 35g Protein 10g Total Carbohydrate 5g Dietary Fiber 1g Net Carbohydrate 4g Variation: To make Jalapeño Bacon MiniCheeseballs, replace dried chives with 1 small jalapeño (seeded and minced) and coat cheeseballs with 3 tablespoons dried chives instead of poppy seed mixture.
