Cheese Ball Bites
Cheese Ball Bites are bite-sized appetizers made with a creamy cheese mixture, often blended with herbs, spices, and seasonings, then rolled into small balls and coated with crunchy toppings like nuts, bacon, or herbs for added flavor and texture.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 (12-oz.) blocks cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar
- 1 tsp. garlic powder
- 1 tsp. paprika
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 8 slices bacon
- 1/3 cup roasted salted pecans, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup fresh chives, chopped
- 18 pretzels sticks
Instructions
- In a large bowl, stir cream cheese, cheddar, garlic powder, and paprika; season with salt and pepper. Using a cookie scoop, form mixture into 18 small balls (about 1”) and transfer to a parchment–lined baking sheet. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
- Meanwhile, in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat, cook bacon, turning occasionally, until crispy, about 8 minutes. Drain on a paper towel-lined plate, then transfer to a cutting board and finely chop.
- In a shallow bowl, mix bacon, pecans, and chives.
- Roll balls in bacon pecan mixture, insert a pretzel stick into each, and let come to room temperature 15 minutes before serving. (If not serving right away, loosely cover with plastic wrap and return to fridge.)
Nutrition
Calories: 212kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 301mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gCalcium: 78mg
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