Miniature Cheese Balls
Elevate your appetizer game with these irresistible Miniature Cheese Balls, perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or anytime snacking. Crafted with a creamy blend of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a dash of bold seasonings, these bite-sized delights are as flavorful as they are versatile. Each cheese ball is rolled in your choice of vibrant fresh parsley, crunchy toasted pecans, or smoky bacon bits, creating a trio of tantalizing textures and flavors. Finished with a pretzel stick for easy, mess-free serving, these no-cook treats come together in just 20 minutes and are guaranteed to impress. Whether chilled or served at room temperature, these mini cheese balls are a crowd-pleasing burst of savory goodness!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp Onion powder
- 0.25 tsp Paprika
- 0.5 cup Chopped fresh parsley
- 0.5 cup Chopped toasted pecans
- 0.5 cup Crispy bacon bits
- 20 Pretzel sticks
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Mix well until thoroughly blended and smooth.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 15 minutes to firm up the mixture slightly.
Meanwhile, prepare the toppings by placing the chopped parsley, toasted pecans, and bacon bits in separate shallow dishes.
Once the cheese mixture is firm enough to handle, use a teaspoon or small scoop to portion out small amounts of the mixture. Roll each portion into a small ball using your hands.
Roll the cheese balls in one of the prepared toppings, pressing gently to coat them evenly.
Once all cheese balls are coated, refrigerate them for at least 10 minutes to set.
Before serving, insert a pretzel stick into the center of each cheese ball for easy handling. Serve chilled or at room temperature as desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 215.4 g | 276% | |
| Saturated Fat | 90.4 g | 452% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 434 mg | 144% | |
| Sodium | 12419 mg | 540% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 491.6 g | 179% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 29.0 g | 104% | |
| Total Sugars | 31.7 g | ||
| Protein | 124.4 g | 249% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1441 mg | 111% | |
| Iron | 33.0 mg | 183% | |
| Potassium | 2419 mg | 51% | |
*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.
