Mini Cheese Balls

Name: Mini Cheese Balls
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 3 dozen
Ingredients: 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened; 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese; Optional toppings: Toasted sesame seeds, minced fresh rosemary and paprika; Optional garnishes: Halved rye crisps and rolled tortilla chips

Total Time Prep: 30 min. + chilling

Yield 3 dozen

Test Kitchen Approved

These mini cheese balls are tasty bites to serve with crackers, berries or drizzled with honey. They're easy to make and require little prep time, but they'll say "special occasion" as part of an appetizer spread.

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Toasted sesame seeds, minced fresh rosemary and paprika
Optional garnishes: Halved rye crisps and rolled tortilla chips

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings as desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. If desired, press a rye crisp or rolled tortilla chip into the top of each cheese ball just before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 cheese ball: 47 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 13mg cholesterol, 61mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. —J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina

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