Mini Cheese Ball Bites
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Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Description
Mini Cheese Ball Bites consist of a rich mixture of cream cheese and butter softened together with lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and pepper to create a smooth, spreadable base. Freshly shredded cheddar cheese is stirred in to add sharpness. The mixture is portioned, shaped into small spheres, and chilled to firm up. Before serving, coating the cheese balls with toppings such as dried cranberries, crushed nuts, or chopped green onions adds texture and flavor variety. Pretzel sticks are inserted into each bite, making them easy to pick up and enjoy at gatherings.
These bite-sized cheese balls offer a creamy and tangy flavor profile with varied toppings providing contrasting textures. The chilled preparation helps them hold their shape and makes them convenient for entertaining.
For best results, prepare the mixture in advance and chill well to allow flavors to meld. Add pretzel sticks just before serving to keep them crisp.
Ingredients
- 2 Tablespoons butter room temperature, salted
- 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice fresh
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper freshly ground
- 1/4 cup cheddar cheese freshly shredded
For topping
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- 1/3 cup nut almonds, pecans or walnuts, crushed
- 1/3 cup green onion , finely chopped
- 12-15 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.
Notes
- Prepare the cheese balls up to a day ahead and refrigerate, reserving pretzel sticks to add just before serving to keep them crisp.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 15Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 102 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 102kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 9g | 14% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 22mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 81mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 46mg | 1% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 290IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 32mg | 3% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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