Description
Delicious crispy bacon cheese balls, perfect as an appetizer or snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 10 slices crispy bacon, crumbled
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 1 cup bread crumbs
- Vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a large bowl, mix the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and half of the crumbled bacon until well combined.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into small balls, about the size of a golf ball.
- Coat the Cheese Balls: Roll each cheese ball in the all-purpose flour, ensuring they are fully coated. Dip the floured balls into the beaten eggs, then roll them in bread crumbs until evenly coated.
- Fry the Cheese Balls: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan or fryer over medium-high heat. Carefully place the coated cheese balls in the hot oil, frying them in batches until golden brown and crispy, about 3-4 minutes. Remove the cheese balls with a slotted spoon and place them on paper towels to drain excess oil.
- Garnish and Serve: Sprinkle the remaining crumbled bacon and chopped parsley over the top for garnish. Serve the cheese balls warm for the best flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the oil is well-heated before adding the cheese balls to prevent them from absorbing too much oil.
- For a spicier kick, add some finely chopped jalapeños to the cheese mixture.
- These cheese balls can also be frozen before frying and cooked directly from frozen when needed.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ball