Mini Cheese Balls with Pretzel Stick Skewers
These mini cheese ball bites have edible pretzel stick skewers, and are the perfect easy appetizer for parties and gatherings.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper
- medium mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/2 cup grated cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons salted butter softened
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
- 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries or cherries
- 1/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
- 36 pretzel sticks
Instructions
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. In a medium bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, butter, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and pepper. Stir until well combined and smooth.
- Measure out 2 teaspoons of the mixture and use hands to shape into a ball. Shape the remaining mixture into approximately 35 similarly sized balls.
- Roll 9 balls each in the 4 coatings (bacon bits, chopped pistachios, chopped dried cranberries and chopped toasted pecans) and arrange on the prepared baking sheet.
- Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours or freeze for up to 2 weeks (defrost overnight in refrigerator before serving).
- Before serving, insert a pretzel stick in the center of each ball and arrange on a platter. Makes 36 pieces.
Notes
Store leftover cheese balls tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. If possible, skewer with a fresh pretzel stick just before serving.
Nutrition
Serving: 1gCalories: 57kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 10mgSodium: 71mgPotassium: 26mgFiber: 0.4gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 124IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 21mgIron: 0.1mg
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