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A close up of cheese balls arranged in a wreath with fresh rosemary and cranberries. Each cheese ball has a pretzel stick in the top of it. They're sitting on a dark wood cutting board.

Mini Cheese Balls

Tiffany
These mini cheese balls in 4 ways are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for holidays, parties, or game day grazing boards. With one simple cheese ball base and four delicious topping combinations—just roll, chill, and serve with crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 0 minutes
Refrigeration Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 35 Cheese Balls
Calories 72 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese room temperature
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Seasoned Salt I always use Lawry's

Chipped Beef Cheese Balls

  • 2 ounces Dried Beef

Cheddar Ranch Cheese Balls

  • ¼ cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 1 teaspoon Ranch Seasoning
  • 2 Stalks Chives

Pecan Crusted Cheese Balls

  • ¼ cup Chopped Pecans
  • Fresh Parsley

Sesame Cheese Balls

  • 1 tablespoon White Sesame Seeds
  • 1 tablespoon Black Sesame Seeds

Serving

  • Petzel Sticks, Crackers, Pita Chips

Instructions
 

  • In a medium-sized bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, and seasoned salt. Use a hand mixer to combine.
  • Use a small cookie scoop to make approximately 1 tablespoon balls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  • Refrigerate the baking sheet for 15 minutes. While they refrigerate, make the coatings.
  • In a food processor, chop chipped beef. Add the beef to a small bowl and clean the food processor. Next, mix together cheddar, ranch seasoning, and chopped chives in the food processor. Add the cheese mixture to a small bowl and clean out the food processor. Add pecans and parsley to the food processor and mix. Place the chopped pecans and parsley in a small bowl. In an additional bowl, mix together black and white sesame seeds.
  • Remove the cheese balls from the fridge and cover each one with the four coatings.
  • Optionally, pretzel sticks, crackers, or pita chips can be placed on top of each ball.

Nutrition

Calories: 72kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 18mgSodium: 173mgPotassium: 32mgFiber: 0.1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 218IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 51mgIron: 0.2mg