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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!

Prep Time
30 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 131 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 lb spreadable cheese of your choice, either one kind or a variety. Note: amount is approximate, you may not need it all, depending on how large you make your balls.
topping ideas
  • dried herbs like dill, tarragon, thyme, chives
  • bacon bits or dehydrated onions or garlic.
  • finely crushed snack chips like Fritos, Doritos, and Cheetos
  • spice blends like everything bagel, Italian seasoning, za’atar, etc.
  • dried spices like sumac, paprika, black or pink pepper.
  • finely ground nuts like pistachio, walnut, almond, hazelnut, or pecan.
  • seeds like sesame, poppy, fennel, celery, or anise.

Instructions

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  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

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

% 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.