Mini Cheese Balls 3 Ways
Mini cheese balls are the perfect appetizer whether you're hosting a gathering or simply craving a scrumptious snack!
Servings 24
Calories 93kcal
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Cream Cheese
- 4 ounces Goat Cheese
- 4 ounces White cheddar cheese
- 1 teaspoon Honey
- 1 teaspoon Lemon juice
- 1/4 cup Finely chopped dried cranberries
- ¼ cup Finely chopped pistachios
- ¼ cup Finely chopped pecans
- 5 slices Cooked bacon finely chopped
- 3 tablespoons Finely chopped chives
Instructions
Cheese Ball Base
- Combine the first five ingredients and stir together until well combined.
- Roll the cheese mixture into 1-inch balls.
- On a small plate combine the chopped pecans and chopped bacon and mix together.
- On a second small plate combine the pistachios and cranberries and mix together.
- On a final plate add the finely chopped chives.
Bacon Pecan
- Roll 1/3 of teh cheese balls in chopped pecans and bacon.
- Set the coated cheese balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled
Cranberry Pistachio
- Roll 1/3 of the cheese balls in chopped dried cranberries and pistachios
- Set the coated cheese balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled
Chives
- Roll 1/3 of the cheese balls in chopped chives.
- Set the coated cheese balls on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet and place in the refrigerator to chill for at least 1 hour.
- Serve chilled
Nutrition
Serving: 1ball | Calories: 93kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 18mg | Sodium: 106mg | Potassium: 46mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 246IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 52mg | Iron: 0.2mg