Carb bacon cheddar mini cheese balls

Ingredients

For the Cheese Mixture

• 225 g (8 oz) cream cheese, softened

• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

• ¼ cup grated parmesan (optional for extra flavour)

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• ½ teaspoon smoked paprika

• Salt and pepper to taste

For the Coating

• 6–8 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped

• ½ cup crushed pork rinds (for low-carb crunch) or panko breadcrumbs (non-keto option)

• ½ cup shredded cheddar (optional)

Optional Add-ins

• Chopped chives or green onions

• Finely diced jalapeños

• A pinch of cayenne pepper