6-Ingredients Low Carb Keto Cheese Balls Recipe

by Nata

This simple keto and low-carb cheese ball recipe blend fresh greens, herbs, nuts, and cheese into a savory bite-sized snack. It takes just a few minutes to prepare and works great as an appetizer or a healthy snack.

What are the ingredients in the keto cheese balls recipe?

6 ingredients are required to make the keto cheese balls recipe, and they are mentioned below:

  • 1 bunch spinach (0.5 to 0.66 pounds): I recommend using fresh spinach for this recipe. If you’re using frozen spinach, thaw and squeeze out all the excess water before using it. 
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, grated: You can also use other types of cheese like gouda, parmesan, feta, or any other firm or semi-soft cheese.  
  • 1 clove garlic
  • ½ cup parsley
  • 4 whole walnuts
  • 1.5 tsp salt

What equipment is required to make a keto cheese balls recipe?

A blender, spoon, paper napkins, and bowl are required to make the keto cheese balls recipe. You can also use a food processor instead of a blender. 

4 steps to make keto cheese balls

  1. Boil water and blanch 1 bunch of spinach leaves for 30 seconds. Place the leaves on a paper napkin to absorb the excess water.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 1
  2. Add spinach leaves, 1.5 tsp salt, 4 whole walnuts, 1 cup grated cheese, 1 garlic clove, and ½ cup parsley to a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until blended properly.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 2
  3. Take 1 spoon of mixture and shape it into a ball. Make more balls.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 3
  4. Garnish with walnuts and serve with keto bread or keto salad.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 4

Keto cheese balls recipe video

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How should I store leftover spinach cheese balls?

Refrigerate the leftover keto spinach cheese balls in an airtight container for up to 2 days. Don’t freeze them. Their texture can become watery when thawed due to the spinach content.

FAQ’s

How do I keep the spinach from making the balls watery?

To keep the spinach from making the balls watery, use paper towels to blot the blanched spinach very well.

Keto Cheese Balls Recipe

Nata
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Course keto
Cuisine American
Calories 529 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 blender
  • 1 Spoon
  • Paper Napkins
  • 1 Bowl

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Spinach
  • 1 cup Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 clove Garlic
  • 1/2 cup Parsley
  • 4 Walnuts
  • 1.5 tsp Salt

Instructions
 

  • Boil water and blanch 1 bunch of spinach leaves for 30 seconds. Place the leaves on a paper napkin to absorb the excess water.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 1
  • Add spinach leaves, 1.5 tsp salt, 4 whole walnuts, 1 cup grated cheese, 1 garlic clove, and ½ cup parsley to a blender. Blend for 1 minute or until blended properly.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 2
  • Take 1 spoon of mixture and shape it into a ball. Make more balls.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 3
  • Garnish with walnuts and serve with keto bread or keto salad.
    Keto Cheese Balls Recipe Step 4

Video

YouTube video

Nutrition

Calories: 529kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 29gFat: 44gSaturated Fat: 22gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 113mgSodium: 4246mgPotassium: 307mgFiber: 2gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 3755IUVitamin C: 41mgCalcium: 857mgIron: 2mg
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