Mini Cheese Balls (Keto Friendly)

4.88 from 8 votes

These Mini Cheese Balls are just as tasty as they are adorable! With the perfect balance of sweet apricots and savory bacon, these are the perfect keto-friendly party food.

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Prep Time 10

Total Time 10

Makes: 12 - 15 cheeseballs

Net Carbs: 1

Calories: 92

Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients

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1 8 oz. block cream cheese softened
½ cup Greek yogurt
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
Dried apricots cut into fine bits
5 slices cooked bacon crumbled into fine bits (best if cooked crispy)
⅓ cup everything bagel seasoning
12-15 pretzel sticks

Step-by-Step Instructions

In a medium-sized bowl, cream together cream cheese, Greek yogurt and cheddar cheese. Mix until all three ingredients are well-combined.
Fold in apricot bits and bacon. Mix thoroughly.
Pour everything bagel seasoning into a bowl.
Line a baking sheet or cutting board with wax paper. Roll the cheese mixture into small spheres, about 1 ½ inches in diameter.
Roll each cheeseball into the seasoning, coating it evenly.
Place gently on lined working surface. Insert one pretzel stick at the top center of each cheeseball.
Serve and enjoy! Pairs very well with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 92kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 673mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 0gSugar: 0gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 0mgCalcium: 79mgIron: 0mgNet Carbs: 1g

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Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is my best approximation. Net carbs are calculated as the total grams carbs minus the total grams of fiber.