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
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Ingredients for Bacon Biscuit Balls

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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

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Bacon Biscuit Balls?

Bacon Biscuit Balls takes about 48 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 28 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Bacon Biscuit Balls?

Bacon Biscuit Balls has approximately 135.8 calories per serving, with about 6 g protein, 2 g carbohydrates and 16 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Bacon Biscuit Balls?

The key ingredients for Bacon Biscuit Balls are Bacon, Green Peppers, Fresh Mushrooms, Flour, Baking Powder, Dry Mustard. See the full list with measurements above.

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