Mini Cheese Balls

Submitted by Chef Buggsy Mate

"A fun little appetizer to add to your party buffet table. Also makes a great snack for those teen sleepovers! You can make these up to 2 weeks ahead of time, just wrap well and freeze. Prep and cooking time does not include the 2 hours needed for chilling."

 

• Ready In: 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 54 cheese balls
• Serves: 18

ingredients

• 226.79 g cream cheese, softened
• 44.37 ml green onions, finally chopped
• 3.69 ml italian seasoning
• 3.69 ml garlic powder
• 29.58 ml real bacon, bacon bits
• 236.59 ml shredded mozzarella cheese
• 177.44 ml chopped roasted almonds (I use lightly salted) or 177.44 ml pecans (I use lightly salted)
• assorted cracker

directions

1. Mix cream cheese, green onion, Italian seasoning and garlic powder until well blended. Stir in bacon and mozzarella cheese.
2. Scoop cheese mixture up using a level teaspoon and shape into 54 balls. Roll in chopped nuts and place on a cookie sheet.
3. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate at least 2 hours.
4. Pull out and place on serving tray with assorted crackers.
5. For a different flavor combo, omit the Italian seasoning and try shredded sharp cheddar and 3 Tbs. drained pimentos in place of the mozzarella and bacon.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

These are fun little cheese balls! They have a great flavor and are so cute. I used basil and oregano for the Italian seasoning and the pecan option. Thanks for sharing!