Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls Recipe

Indulge in these irresistible Sun-Dried Tomato & Bacon Cheese Balls! This recipe, inspired by Taste of Home magazine, creates savory, cheesy bites perfect for parties or a quick appetizer. Creamy cheese blends with sun-dried tomatoes, garlic, and herbs, then gets wrapped in crispy bacon for an unforgettable flavor explosion. Prepare to impress your guests with this easy-to-make, yet elegant recipe!

Prep Time 20 mins

Cook Time 30 mins

Calories 140.9 kcal

Protein 8g

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Ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls

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How to Make Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls

In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, sun-dried tomatoes, minced garlic, Parmesan cheese, basil, black pepper, mayonnaise, and salt. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
Shape the mixture into 1 1/4-inch balls.
Cook bacon until crispy. Crumble most of it, reserving a few slices for rolling.
Place the crumbled bacon in a shallow dish.
Roll each cheese ball in the crumbled bacon, then wrap with a small piece of the reserved cooked bacon slice (optional, for extra bacon flavor).
Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese balls to firm up.
Serve chilled with crackers or your favorite vegetables for dipping. Enjoy!

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

8 g

Sugar

Fat

30g

Carbs

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls?

Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls takes about 50 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 30 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls?

Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls has approximately 140.9 calories per serving, with about 8 g protein, 0 g carbohydrates and 20 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls?

The key ingredients for Sun Dried Tomato Cheese Balls are Cream Cheese, Sharp Cheddar Cheese, Sun Dried Tomato Packed In Oil, Onion, Worcestershire Sauce, Lemon Juice. See the full list with measurements above.