Breading Kohlrabi & Bacon Rind Balls

SERVINGS: 30

COOKING TIME: 20 minutes

INGREDIENTS:

• 1 lb smoked bacon, crumbled
• 5 cups kohlrabi, minced
• 1 cup pork rinds, crushed
• 2 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese
• 4 oz mascarpone cheese
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cream cheese
• 1 tsp onion powder
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• Salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste

INSTRUCTIONS:

1. Chop or blend the kohlrabi until minced.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the minced kohlrabi, crumbled bacon, cream cheese, mascarpone cheese, 1 cup grated Parmesan, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are thoroughly incorporated. Refrigerate the mixture for 2-3 hours to firm up.
3. In a separate bowl, prepare the breading mixture by combining the crushed pork rinds, remaining 1 1/2 cups grated Parmesan cheese, onion powder, and garlic powder.
4. Remove the kohlrabi mixture from the fridge and shape it into about 30 even-sized balls.
5. Heat oil in a frying pan. Roll each kohlrabi ball in the Parmesan breading mixture until evenly coated. Fry the balls in the hot oil until they turn a nice even golden brown all over.
6. Once cooked, transfer the fried kohlrabi balls to a serving plate. Serve hot and enjoy!

NUTRITION FACTS:

PER SERVING

•  Total Carbohydrates: 2,5g
• Dietary Fiber: 0,9g
• Net Carbs: 1g
• Protein: 7,5g
• Total Fat: 13g
• Calories: 154