By Grocery List Plus Editorial Staff | Published on June 12, 2026
Serves 8
172 cal · 20 min
Bacon Pistachio Goat Cheese Balls
Recipe GLPRd3c0fc16a10e59
Creamy goat cheese and cream cheese blended together, formed into bite-sized balls and coated with a savory bacon and pistachio crust. These elegant appetizers offer a perfect balance of tangy cheese and nutty, smoky flavors. Prepare ahead and keep chilled until serving for an impressive starter.
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Ingredients
3 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled
1/4 cup cream cheese, softened
4 ounces goat cheese
3/4 cup roasted shelled pistachios
1/4 teaspoon salt
Directions
Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble into small pieces. In a food processor, combine the crumbled bacon, shelled pistachios, and salt. Pulse until the mixture reaches a fine crumb texture.
In a small bowl, blend the softened cream cheese and goat cheese together until smooth and well combined.
Scoop small portions of the cheese mixture and roll between your palms into balls approximately 1 inch in diameter.
Roll each cheese ball in the bacon and pistachio coating, pressing gently to ensure the crumbs adhere evenly.
Place the coated balls on a plate and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Comments
All ingredients are available at every major Charlotte chain without a special trip, and the per-serving cost is reasonable at roughly $1.50–$2.00 driven only by bacon and goat cheese. The stated 20 minutes is honest for assembly once bacon is cooked, though you'll add 10–15 minutes if starting from raw bacon. These hold perfectly as make-ahead appetizers and reheat gently at low temperature, making them ideal for entertaining or meal prep.
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