Cheese Ball Bites, Mini

By seamline

You can still serve them with crackers on the side, and they’re super easy for guests to enjoy! I made one cheeseball recipe, divided it into 12 portions, and coated them in nuts, dried cranberries, and green onion or parsley.
Notes
Make Ahead Tip: The cheese balls can be made a day in advance. Make them as instructed, but don't add the pretzels until right before serving.

Ingredients

• Ingredients
• 2 Tbsp salted butter, room temperature
• 1 (8oz) package cream cheese, room temperature
• 2 tsp fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 tsp hot sauce
• 1/8 tsp freshly ground pepper
• 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
• For topping
• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup crushed nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts)
• 1/3 cup finely chopped green onion, or parsley (whichever you prefer)
• 12-15 pretzel sticks

Details

Cooking time 20mins
Adapted from pinterest.com

Preparation

Step 1

1. In a medium bowl add the butter, cream cheese, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and ground pepper. Beat with an electric mixer until well combined and smooth. Stir in cheddar cheese.
2. Use a spoon to divide the mixture into 12-15 tablespoon-size portions. Dip your clean hands in a little bit of water and smooth each portion into a small ball. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or as long as you want to in advance). Before serving, roll the balls in cranberries, nuts, parsley or green onion. Place a pretzel stick in each. Serve immediately.
Notes
Make Ahead Tip: The cheese balls can be made a day in advance. Make them as instructed, but don't add the pretzels until right before serving.