Description
Irresistible cheese ball bites bring classic party appetizers into perfect handheld portions. Creamy cheese, crunchy nuts, and zesty herbs create delightful flavor combinations you cannot resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (225 grams) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (100 grams) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup (30 grams) grated Parmesan cheese
Seasoning Ingredients:
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon paprika
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ¼ cup chopped green onions
Coating Options:
- ¼ cup chopped parsley
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- ¼ cup crumbled bacon
- ¼ cup everything bagel seasoning
Optional Serving Accessory:
- Mini pretzel sticks or toothpicks
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and a spacious mixing vessel to create a harmonious blending environment.
- Gently fold cream cheese with shredded cheddar and Parmesan, ensuring a uniform consistency that allows each cheese to meld seamlessly.
- Incorporate aromatic seasonings like garlic powder, paprika, and freshly cracked black pepper, stirring methodically to distribute flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
- Finely chop green onions and delicately fold into the cheese blend, providing a subtle herbaceous undertone.
- Use a spatula or wooden spoon to press and mix ingredients, creating a cohesive and smooth cheese base with balanced texture and robust flavor profile.
- Continue mixing until all components are thoroughly integrated, with no standalone pockets of individual ingredients visible.
- Cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate for approximately 30 minutes to allow flavors to meld and mixture to firm slightly, making it easier to form into bite-sized portions.
Notes
- Optimize cream cheese temperature by letting it sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before mixing, ensuring a smoother, easier-to-blend consistency.
- Swap out traditional cheeses with low-fat or dairy-free alternatives to accommodate dietary restrictions, maintaining the same creamy texture and flavor profile.
- Elevate presentation by rolling cheese balls in different coatings like crushed nuts, herbs, or everything bagel seasoning for added crunch and visual appeal.
- Prepare cheese ball mixture in advance and refrigerate for up to 24 hours, allowing flavors to meld and develop a more intense taste before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Snacks, Appetizer
- Method: Blending
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 155
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 13 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg