Mini Cheese Ball Appetizer Platter

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  • Prep Time

    30 mins

  • Total Time

    30 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    131 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Mini Cheese Ball Appetizer Platter

My mini cheese ball holiday platter is made with bite sized cheese balls arranged like a festive tree. This adorable appetizer is easy, delicious, and fun!

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Ingredients

Servings
  • 1 lb spreadable cheese of your choice, either one kind or a variety; amount approximate

topping ideas

  • dill dried herbs like
  • tarragon
  • thyme
  • chives
  • bacon bits or dehydrated onions or garlic
  • snack chips finely crushed; examples: Fritos, Doritos, and Cheetos
  • spice blends like everything bagel, Italian seasoning, za’atar, etc
  • sumac dried spices like
  • paprika
  • black pepper
  • pink pepper
  • pistachio finely ground nuts like
  • walnut
  • almond
  • hazelnut
  • pecan
  • sesame seed seeds like
  • poppy seed
  • fennel seed
  • celery seed
  • anise seed

Instructions

  1. Scoop rounded tablespoons of cheese and roll into smooth balls with your hands.
  2. Toss each ball in the toppings of your choice, making sure to get the whole ball evenly coated.
  3. Either serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to enjoy. Note: I don't recommend making these more than about 6 hours before serving.

to assemble a cheese ball tree

  1. Start at the top of the tree, with one cheese ball. Use two balls for the next level, then three, and four, etc. as your tree gets wider. Add as many levels as your platter can accommodate. My tree is made from 36 cheese balls. Finish with a ‘trunk’ of cheese spreaders, and a couple of herb sprigs along the bottom of the tree. Fill out the plate with crackers.

Notes

  • See additional tips in post for more details.

Nutrition Information

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Serving 3balls Calories 131kcal (7%) Carbohydrates 3g (1%) Protein 2g (4%) Fat 13g (20%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 205mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 131 kcal

% Daily Value*

Serving 3balls
Calories 131kcal 7%
Carbohydrates 3g 1%
Protein 2g 4%
Fat 13g 20%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 205mg 9%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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