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Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Mini Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect party appetizer that's easier to eat and more practical then a large cheese ball! 

Prep Time
45 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 15
Calories: 102 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 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
  • 12-15 pretzel sticks

Instructions

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  1. 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.
  2. 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

  • Make Ahead Tip: The cheese balls can be made a day in advance. Make them as instructed, but don't add the pretzels until right before serving.

Nutrition Information

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%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 15Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 102

% 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.