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Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Devashish
Delicious bite-sized cheese balls perfect for parties and appetizers
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Prep Time 45 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 15
Calories 102 kcal

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Medium bowl

Ingredients
  

For the cheese balls

  • 2 Tablespoons salted butter room temperature
  • 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
  • 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
  • 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 1/4 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese

For topping

  • 1/3 cup dried cranberries
  • 1/3 cup crushed nuts almonds, pecans or walnuts
  • 1/3 cup green onion finely chopped
  • 12 pretzel sticks

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl add the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and ground pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth.
  • Stir in cheddar cheese.
  • Use a spoon to divide the mixture into 12-15 tablespoon-size portions.
  • Dip your clean hands in a little bit of water and smooth each portion into a small ball.
  • Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or as long as you want to in advance).
  • Before serving, roll the balls in cranberries, nuts, parsley or green onion.
  • Place a pretzel stick in each. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Calories: 102kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 2gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 22mgSodium: 81mgPotassium: 46mgSugar: 2gVitamin A: 290IUVitamin C: 0.7mgCalcium: 32mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword bite-sized, cream cheese, finger food, party snacks
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