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Cheese Ball Bites Recipe

Mini Cheese Ball Bites taste just like a loaded cheese ball, but mini! They are perfect grab and go appetizers.
Prep Time10 minutes
Refrigerate1 hour
Total Time1 hour 10 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 14 balls
Author: Kristyn Merkley

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 8 ounce blocks cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (do not use pre-shredded cheese)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt with parsley flakes
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • black pepper freshly ground
  • 8 slices bacon cooked and chopped
  • 1/3 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1/4 cup chives chopped
  • 18 pretzel sticks

Instructions

  • Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper. Set aside.
  • In a medium mixing bowl combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, garlic salt, paprika and pepper.
  • Use a cookie scoop to form 14 mini balls from the cream cheese mixture and place on prepared baking sheet. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • In a shallow dish mix together chopped bacon, pecans and chives.
  • Roll cream cheese balls into this mixture, then insert a pretzel stick into the top of each ball.
  • Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ball | Calories: 105kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 16mg | Sodium: 311mg | Potassium: 48mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 190IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 1mg