Description
Christmas Cheese Ball Bites are delightful holiday treats that combine creamy cheese with festive flavors, perfect for any holiday gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and crumbled blue cheese.
- Add the chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Form the cheese mixture into small balls, about 1 inch in diameter.
- Roll each cheese ball in chopped pecans, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley to coat.
- Place the cheese balls on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- Feel free to customize the ingredients by adding your favorite herbs or spices.
- These cheese balls can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- For a spicier kick, consider adding some chopped jalapeños.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball bite
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 15mg