Mini Cheese Ball Bites
These bite-sized cheese ball bites combine cream cheese, cheddar, and fresh veggies rolled in nuts for a crowd-pleasing appetizer that’s easy to make.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 20 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh parsley
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, parsley, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Using your hands, form the cheese mixture into small balls, about 1-inch in diameter.
- Roll each cheese ball in the chopped nuts to coat, pressing gently to adhere.
- Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
- Serve with crackers or bread on a platter.
Notes
For a smoother mixture, beat the cream cheese until fully smooth before adding the other ingredients. You can customize the cheese and toppings to fit different dietary needs.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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