MINI CHEESE BALL BITES

Mini Cheese Ball Bites are the perfect party appetizer that’s easier to eat and more practical then a large cheese ball!

I love all of the holiday party food this time of year, but I especially love the appetizers!  However, when I see a cheeseball being served at a party, I usually don’t eat any. I always feel a little awkward digging into this giant ball of cheese with a cracker or a spoon, especially when there are people behind me in line! Maybe I’m weird, but it’s true.

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons salted butter , room temperature
• 8 ounces cream cheese , room temperature
• 2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
• 1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese

For topping

• 1/3 cup dried cranberries
• 1/3 cup crushed nuts (almonds, pecans or walnuts)
• 1/3 cup green onion , finely chopped
• 12-15 pretzel sticks

Instructions

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.

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