Description
Delightfully creamy and crunchy Mini Cheeseball Bites, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, chopped
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- Optional: sautéed spinach, sun-dried tomatoes, finely minced jalapeños
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
- Fold in chopped chives, minced garlic, and optional ingredients.
- Blend until everything is well incorporated.
- Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
- Once chilled, scoop out tablespoon-size portions and roll into balls.
- Roll the cheeseballs in finely chopped pecans or walnuts until coated.
- Arrange on a platter and serve.
Notes
Chilling is crucial for shaping, and the bites can be made ahead of time, holding up well in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheeseball, appetizers, party bites, vegetarian, easy recipes