Description
Cheese Ball Bites are a fun and easy appetizer made with creamy cheese, herbs, and crunchy coatings, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled bacon
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley
- Pretzel sticks (for serving)
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Shape mixture into small bite-sized balls using a tablespoon or cookie scoop.
- On a plate, combine chopped pecans and parsley.
- Roll each cheese ball in the pecan-parsley mixture until evenly coated.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Before serving, insert a pretzel stick into each cheese ball for easy grabbing.
Notes
- You can prepare the cheese mixture a day ahead for easier handling.
- Try other coatings like crushed nuts, chives, or everything bagel seasoning for variation.
- Keep refrigerated until ready to serve to maintain shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 0g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg