This bacon herb goat cheese ball takes only a few minutes to make and is the perfect low carb appetizer to take to a party. Serve with cucumber slices or low carb crackers.
Recently I had a family party for my son’s birthday and decided to use this opportunity to make a few low carb appetizers like the pumpkin cheesecake dip with bacon chips and this bacon herb goat cheese ball. Both were very easy to make and no one would know they were for low carb dieters. This appetizer only took 10 minutes to make and was delicious with just cucumber slices (for me) and crackers for everyone else.
I love the combination of goat cheese, bacon and nuts. I have lots of recipes with some combination of these ingredients and I’ve added them below the recipe if you too love these flavors.
To make this recipe, I minced whatever herbs I had on hand. So many herbs go with goat cheese but I used thyme, basil, rosemary and chives. If you are going to go with just one herb I would use either chives or basil. I minced those herbs and mixed them with softened cream cheese, garlic and of course goat cheese. Then in a bowl I added crumbed bacon and crushed pecans and rolled the cheese ball around and formed it with my hands. I made this the day before to save time and just wrapped in plastic wrap and kept refrigerated.
Bacon Herb Goat Cheese Ball
I served this with cucumber slices which I just prefer but I also had some Mary’s Gone Crackers which are low carb. I buy a big box at Costco for when I want a cracker with my cheese. They have 1.4g net carbs per cracker. The nutrition for 1 tablespoon of the cheeseball is:
65 cals / 6.2g fat / 0.9g carbs / 0.2g fiber / 1.9g protein = 0.7g net carbs
Bacon Herb Goat Cheeseball (low carb)
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- 4 oz goat cheese crumbled
- 2 tablespoons minced herbs I used basil, chives, thyme & rosemary
- 1 clove garlic crushed
- 2 pieces of bacon cooked and crumbed
- 1/2 cup of pecan chopped finely
Instructions
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In a large bowl add goat cheese, cream cheese, garlic and herbs. Mix well and form into a large ball. You can probably use your mixing spoon or fork to do this so you don't get your hands dirty.
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Add the crumbled bacon and pecans to a bowl larger than then cheeseball and mix well.
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Put the cheeseball into the bacon pecan mixture and roll around until it's covered in nuts and bacon.
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Place plastic wrap over the cheese ball and refrigerate until ready to use.
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Serve with cucumbers or low carb crackers.
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More goat cheese recipes to try!
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- Beet & Goat Cheese Stuffed Endive
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- Golden Beet Noodles with Pine Nuts & Goat Cheese
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- Goat Cheese Basil Stuffed Peppadews
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- Beet Noodles with Goat Cheese and Basil
Marisa Franca @ All Our Way says
Well, this certainly has my heart and tummy — goat cheese/bacon; bacon/goat cheese. Then surround it with nuts — how can it get any better!! I could see filling my celery stick ridge with that delicious cheesy goodness. I don’t believe I’d miss the crackers at all. Will be making it soon!!
Denise says
I agree, celery would be perfect!
Gloria @ Homemade & Yummy says
Well I am a cheese lover. Adding bacon…well…bacon makes EVERYTHING better. This sounds like the perfect little party dish. Easy, delicious….and perfect for entertaining. Add some wine and we are ready to party on.
Denise says
That is my kind of party!
Arlene Mobley says
Yum this sounds delicious and will be perfect over the holidays.
Denise says
It’s an easy app for any time of the year.
Jolina says
This looks amazing. And I love how you can use whatever herbs you have available. Such a delicious way to use extra herbs!
Denise says
Thanks Jolina! Yes goat cheese goes good with many different herbs.
Veena Azmanov says
This looks so good Denise. I love Goats Cheese ! Actually I love cheese but goats cheese has to be my absolute favorite. This bacon and nuts all over would be an absolute treat.
Denise says
Thanks Veena, it’s one of my favorite taste combinations!
Cathy Lawdanski says
I love a good cheeseball and this one looks delicious! Pinning!
Denise says
Thanks for stopping by Cathy!
Kim~madeinaday says
Looks so yummy! Pinned! Thank you for sharing on Merry Monday! Hope to see ya next week!
Kim
Denise says
Thanks for stopping by!
Miz Helen says
I just pinned your wonderful appetizer! Your post is awesome and thanks so much for sharing it with us at Full Plate Thursday. Hope you have a great week and come back to see us real soon!
Miz Helen
Denise says
Thanks for stopping by!