Description
Perfect for parties and gatherings, these bite-sized mini cheese balls are creamy, flavorful, and easily customizable with a variety of coatings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz (225 g) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup finely diced red bell pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix together the cream cheese, shredded cheddar, and feta cheese until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped chives, garlic powder, and black pepper until evenly distributed.
- Divide the mixture into 18 equal portions and roll each portion into a bite-sized ball using your hands.
- Prepare coating bowls: one with chopped toasted pecans, one with chopped parsley, and one with diced red bell pepper.
- Roll each cheese ball in your choice of coating until fully covered. Arrange on a serving platter.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to let them firm up. Serve chilled with toothpicks or crackers.
Notes
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 10 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Rolling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 mini cheese ball
- Calories: 70 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg