Mini Cheese Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Mini Cheese Balls—a perfect blend of creamy, cheesy goodness and crunchy, flavorful coatings! Made with a trio of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and Parmesan, these bite-sized delights are seasoned with garlic and onion powder, then rolled in an array of vibrant toppings like crushed nuts, pretzels, herbs, and dried cranberries. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, they’re a quick and impressive option for any gathering. Serve them chilled or at room temperature with toothpicks for easy snacking. These versatile cheese balls are guaranteed to steal the spotlight at your next party or holiday celebration!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 cup Parmesan cheese, finely grated
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried parsley
- 2 tbsp Chives, finely chopped
- 0.5 cup Crushed nuts (e.g., pecans, walnuts)
- 0.5 cup Crushed pretzels
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley. Blend thoroughly until smooth and evenly combined.
Using a small cookie scoop or spoon, portion out approximately 1-tablespoon-sized amounts of the cheese mixture and roll them into small balls with your hands.
Prepare the toppings by placing the crushed nuts, crushed pretzels, chopped dried cranberries, chopped fresh parsley, and chopped chives into separate shallow dishes.
Roll each cheese ball in one or more of the toppings until fully coated. Mix and match toppings to create a variety of flavors.
Place the finished cheese balls on a tray or plate lined with parchment paper.
Refrigerate the cheese balls for at least 1 hour to allow them to firm up before serving.
Serve chilled or at room temperature with toothpicks for easy grabbing. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2571 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 187.5 g | 240% | |
| Saturated Fat | 96.7 g | 484% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 466 mg | 155% | |
| Sodium | 4400 mg | 191% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 133.1 g | 48% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 10.1 g | 36% | |
| Total Sugars | 49.8 g | ||
| Protein | 102.0 g | 204% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 2434 mg | 187% | |
| Iron | 6.4 mg | 36% | |
| Potassium | 921 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.
