Bite Size Cheese Balls
Delight your guests with these irresistibly creamy and savory Bite Size Cheese Balls—an effortless appetizer that comes together in just 20 minutes! Made with a base of velvety cream cheese and sharp cheddar, these flavorful bites are elevated with the perfect blend of garlic, paprika, and a dash of salt and pepper. Coated in your choice of fresh parsley, toasted pecans, or a tantalizing mix of crumbled bacon and green onions, each cheese ball is a burst of texture and taste. Whether served with crackers or pretzel sticks, they’re the ultimate finger food for parties, game nights, or holiday gatherings. Refrigerate until firm for the perfect make-ahead snack that will leave everyone coming back for more!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 225 grams Cream cheese
- 120 grams Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
- 0.5 teaspoon Paprika
- 3 tablespoons Chopped fresh parsley
- 3 tablespoons Chopped toasted pecans
- 3 tablespoons Crumbled bacon (cooked)
- 2 tablespoons Chopped green onions
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
- 1 package Crackers or pretzel sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
Divide the cheese mixture into approximately 20 portions, each about 1 tablespoon in size, and roll them into small balls using your hands.
Prepare three separate bowls with the toppings: one with chopped parsley, one with chopped pecans, and one with crumbled bacon and green onions mixed together.
Roll each cheese ball in your selected topping until evenly coated. You can mix and match the toppings to provide variety.
Place the coated cheese balls on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow them to firm up before serving.
Serve the cheese balls cold with crackers or pretzel sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1911 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.8 g | 150% | |
| Saturated Fat | 50.9 g | 254% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 227 mg | 76% | |
| Sodium | 2324 mg | 101% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 178.5 g | 65% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 11.8 g | 42% | |
| Total Sugars | 17.8 g | ||
| Protein | 33.2 g | 66% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 386 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 7.0 mg | 39% | |
| Potassium | 927 mg | 20% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
