Bacon Goat Cheese Balls
These Bacon Goat Cheese Balls are a no bake appetizer made with creamy goat cheese, crispy bacon, and toasted nuts. Perfect for parties, holidays, and make-ahead entertaining.
Servings: 12 balls
Ingredients
- 4 ounces goat cheese softened
- 4 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 slices cooked bacon crumbled
- ½ cup pecans or walnuts toasted, finely chopped
- ½ cup fresh parsley minced
- Pretzel sticks for serving
- Crackers for serving
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment and set aside.
- Place the goat cheese and cream cheese in a mixing bowl. Add about one quarter of the crumbled bacon, 2 tablespoons of nuts, 2 tablespoons parsley. Use a hand mixer to mix on low, until well combined.
- Stir the remaining bacon, nuts, and parsley in a shallow bowl; set aside.
- Using a cookie scoop, roll the mixture into 1-inch balls. Roll the balls in the bacon mixture to evenly coat the outside. Set the balls on the prepared baking sheet. Chill until ready to serve.
- When ready to serve, push a pretzel stick into each ball, then set the balls on top of your favorite crackers.
Notes
- Use fully softened cheeses for a smooth mixture.
- Chill briefly if the mixture is too soft to roll.
- Make up to 24 hours ahead and refrigerate.
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Nutrition
Calories: 112kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 19mg | Sodium: 155mg | Potassium: 72mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 439IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 29mg | Iron: 0.5mg