🥓 High-Protein Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseballs

Here’s a High-Protein Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseballs recipe — perfect for snacks, parties, or your high-protein Facebook group 💪🧀

🥓 High-Protein Mini Bacon Ranch Cheeseballs

✅ Makes: about 12 mini cheeseballs

✅ Per ball (approx): 6–8g protein (depends on brands)

🛒 Ingredients:

• 1 cup low-fat cream cheese (or Neufchâtel)
• ¾ cup thick Greek yogurt (or blended cottage cheese)
• 1 cup shredded reduced-fat cheddar
• ½ cup cooked turkey bacon or beef bacon, very finely chopped
• 1 tbsp ranch seasoning (or to taste)
• 1 tbsp chopped green onions
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• Black pepper to taste

For rolling (optional):

• Extra chopped bacon
• Chopped parsley or green onion
• Crushed nuts or seeds (for extra protein/crunch)

👩‍🍳 Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and Greek yogurt until smooth.
2. Stir in cheddar, bacon, ranch seasoning, green onions, garlic powder, and pepper.
3. Chill mixture 20–30 minutes until firm.
4. Scoop and roll into mini balls.
5. Roll in extra toppings if desired.
6. Refrigerate 15 minutes before serving.

🧮 Protein Boost Tips:

• Use fat-free Greek yogurt or blended cottage cheese for higher protein.
• Add 1–2 tbsp unflavored protein powder if you want extra protein (mix well).
• Serve with boiled eggs, cucumber slices, or whole-wheat crackers.

📦 Storage:

Keeps in fridge up to 4 days in an airtight container.