Keto Holiday Cheese Ball Trio
Three festive keto cheese balls — bacon-cheddar, cranberry-pecan, and jalapeño-chive — perfect for any Christmas appetizer spread or holiday party platter.
Ingredients
Base Mix
- 16 oz 2 packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups shredded cheddar or mozzarella
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ¼ tsp black pepper
Bacon Cheddar Cheese Ball
- ½ cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 strips cooked bacon (finely chopped)
- 2 tbsp chopped chives
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
- ¼ cup sugar-free dried cranberries (chopped)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- 1 tsp orange zest (optional, for festive touch)
Jalapeño Chive Cheese Ball
- 1 fresh jalapeño (finely diced (seeded for mild))
- ¼ cup chopped chives
- 2 tbsp shredded pepper jack cheese
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheese, and seasonings until smooth.
- Divide the mixture into three equal portions.
- For each flavor, mix in its ingredients (cheddar & bacon, cranberries & pecans, jalapeño & chives).
- Roll each portion into a ball and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Before serving, roll each ball in its toppings for coating (bacon bits, nuts, herbs).
- Serve on a festive platter with keto crackers, celery sticks, or cucumber slices.