Mini Cheeseball Bites
A fun and easy appetizer made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, bacon, green onions, and crunchy pretzel sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 30 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup white sharp cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
2 tbsp salted sweet cream butter, softened
1 tbsp horseradish sauce
1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
1/2 cup sliced almonds, chopped
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
5 slices cooked bacon, finely chopped
30 pretzel sticks
Instructions
In the bowl of a stand mixer, or using a handheld mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and butter on medium-high speed for 1 minute until smooth and creamy.
Add the shredded cheddar cheese, horseradish sauce, and Worcestershire sauce.
Continue mixing until fully combined and smooth.
Cover the bowl tightly and refrigerate for 1 hour to firm up the mixture.
Line a baking sheet or tray with parchment paper.
Using a 1-tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cheese mixture and roll into small balls.
Roll the cheeseballs in the chopped green onion, dried cranberries, almonds, pecans, or any desired topping combinations until fully coated.
Place the coated cheeseballs back onto the prepared tray.
Just before serving, insert a pretzel stick into the center of each cheeseball bite.
Serve chilled and enjoy.
Notes
- Chill thoroughly before rolling for easier handling.
- Mix and match coatings for variety and presentation.
- Pretzel sticks should be added just before serving to keep them crisp.
- Store refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Find it online: https://allcookedup.com/mini-cheeseball-bites/
