Description
Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect party snack, with a delightful blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and sweet cranberries. Quick to prepare, these flavorful bites are sure to impress your guests, making them an essential addition to any appetizer spread.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 8 ounce block cream cheese softened
- 4 ounces mascarpone cheese softened
- 6 ounces finely grated sharp white cheddar cheese
- salt and pepper to taste
- 3/4 cup finely chopped pecans regular or candied pecans
- 3/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced chives
- 1/4 cup finely chopped parsley
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese and mascarpone in a bowl and mix until smooth using a mixer or spoon.
- Stir in cheddar cheese, adding salt and pepper to taste until well blended.
- Shape the mixture into bite-sized balls.
- On separate plates, place cranberries, pecans, and a mixture of chives and parsley.
- Coat one-third of the cheese balls in pecans, another third in cranberries, and the final third in herbs.
- Refrigerate until you are ready to serve.
Notes
For a sweeter touch, use candied pecans.
Feel free to substitute other herbs based on preference.
Best served chilled for maximum flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 140
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg