Step 1

Melt the butter in a skillet over medium-low heat.

Step 2

Cook the onion in the melted butter until soft and translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 3

Transfer the onion to a bowl.

Step 4

Add the bread cubes, the cheddar cheese, the egg, the salt, the garlic powder, and the black pepper.

Step 5

Roll the mixture into eight equal-sized balls.

Step 6

Wrap a slice of the bacon around each of the balls, using toothpicks to hold the bacon in place.

Step 7

Wipe the skillet clean.

Step 8

Melt the bacon drippings over medium heat.

Step 9

Fry the bacon balls in the skillet, rolling constantly, until evenly crispy, about 15-18 minutes.

Step 10

Serve.