Mini Cheese Balls

By GratefulSea

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest
• 1 cup shredded firm cheese (cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack, gouda)
• salt and pepper to taste
• Toppings: chopped pistachios, chives, tarragon, hulled pumpkin seeds, bacon with paprika, almonds, black & white sesame seeds

Details

Servings 24
Preparation time 15mins
Cooking time 255mins
Adapted from foodnetwork.com

Preparation

Step 1

Mix softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 cup shredded firm cheese (like cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack or gouda). Season with salt and pepper.

With moistened hands, form into 1-inch balls, chill 4 hours, then roll in toppings. Photo shows chopped pistachios, chives, tarragon, hulled pumpkin seeds, bacon with paprika, almonds, and black and white sesame seeds.