Low Carb Mini Bacon Chive Cheese Balls

written by Low Carb Way Of Life | January 17, 2019

Ingredients:

1 cup pecans finely chopped
8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
1/2 cup cheddar cheese (about 2 ounces) finely shredded
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce gluten-free
1/4 teaspoon sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
4 pieces bacon cooked and crumbled
2 tablespoons chives thinly sliced

Directions:

Line a cookie sheet with a piece of parchment. Set aside.

Place pecans in a bowl. Set aside

In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, sea salt and black pepper until well combined.

Stir in the bacon and chives. Spoon out a tablespoon sized chunk and form it into a ball. Roll the ball in the bowl of pecans to cover all sides. Transfer to the lined cookie sheet. Repeat for the remaining cheese mixture to make approximately 12 balls.

Refrigerate uncovered for 2-3 hours or until firm. Transfer to an airtight container. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use.

Servings: 12

Nutritional Information: Calories: 166, Fat: 16g, Carbohydrates: 2g, Fiber:0 g, Protein: 4g