Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Mini Cheese Ball Bites are a crowd-pleasing appetizer that combines creamy, flavorful cheese with a satisfying crunch. These bite-sized delights are perfect for any occasion, from game days to holiday parties. Easy to prepare and customizable, they promise to impress your guests and keep them coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: About 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup fresh chives, chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup crushed walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chives, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Scoop about one tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into small balls. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- If using crushed walnuts, roll each cheese ball in the nuts until fully coated.
- Refrigerate the bites for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve chilled on a platter with toothpicks.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg