Bacon Biscuit Balls Recipe

These irresistible Bacon Biscuit Balls are a classic Southern appetizer, perfect for your next cookout or party! Crispy bacon, savory mushrooms, and sweet green peppers are combined with a flaky biscuit base, then baked to golden perfection. Serve them warm with your favorite dipping sauce for a crowd-pleasing treat. Get ready for rave reviews!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 28 mins
Calories 135.8 kcal
Protein 6g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Chef Forktionary, author of this recipe

Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Bacon Biscuit Balls

  • 6 slices bacon
  • 1/2 cup green bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup mushrooms
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon dry mustard
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 tablespoons bacon drippings

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How to Make Bacon Biscuit Balls

  1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  2. Fry 6 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove bacon and set aside, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  3. Crumble the cooked bacon into small pieces.
  4. Finely chop 1/2 cup green bell pepper and 1/2 cup mushrooms.
  5. In a large bowl, combine the crumbled bacon, chopped green pepper, and mushrooms.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, and 2 teaspoons baking powder.
  7. Add the flour mixture to the bacon and vegetable mixture; stir to combine.
  8. In a small bowl, whisk together 1 large egg, 1/2 cup milk, and the reserved 2 tablespoons of bacon drippings.
  9. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients; stir with a fork until just combined. Do not overmix.
  10. Drop by rounded teaspoonfuls onto a greased baking sheet.
  11. Bake for 8-10 minutes, or until golden brown.
  12. Serve warm on wooden toothpicks with your favorite dipping sauce (ranch, honey mustard, or BBQ sauce are all great choices).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

7 g

Sugar

0g

Fat

18g

Carbs

2g