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Mini cheese balls on a black plate.

Mini Cream Cheese Balls

Make these mini cheese balls for your next gathering. A nice bite-sized appetizer that looks festive and tastes delicious.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 30
Calories 44 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 pkgs cream cheese softened 8 oz
  • 1.5 cups of Gouda cheese shredded
  • 1 lemon - juice and zest
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 tablespoon of thyme
  • 1 teaspoon of hot sauce

Coatings

  • paprika
  • parsley
  • dill
  • toasted sesame seeds
  • chopped pecans

Instructions
 

  • Combine softened cream cheese, shredded gouda, lemon juice, lemon zest, garlic, and onion powder, thyme, and hot sauce in a food processor.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Remove cheese mixture from the food processor into a mixing bowl and place it in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
  • Take the cheese mixture out of the refrigerator and start making 1 inch balls with a cookie scoop or a teaspoon and then roll it in your hands.
  • Set out small bowls with the toppings in each such as parsley, dill, and toasted sesame seeds.
  • Roll the cheese ball in the toppings to coat.
  • Use a toothpick or pretzel stick and insert it into each cheese ball.
  • Place the coated balls on a serving tray in a pleasing order.
  • Keep refrigerated until ready to serve.

Notes

You can use all kinds of spices or chopped nuts for the topping coat. Used chopped bacon or dried fruit like cranberries too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 44kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 2gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 8mgSodium: 64mgSugar: 1g

Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and is an estimate only. This information comes from online calculators. Although attempts have been made to provide accurate nutritional information, these figures are only estimates.

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