Cheese Ball Bites
Mini cheese ball bites taste just like a loaded classic cheese ball but are mini size making them the perfect grab-and-go party appetizer!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce package cream cheese
- ½ cup finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 teaspoons dry ranch dressing mix
- ½ cup bacon , cooked and diced
- 2 green onions , sliced
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- 18 mini stick pretzels
Instructions
- Combine. Using an electric mixer, beat 8 ounces cream cheese in a large bowl until smooth. Add 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, 2 teaspoons ranch dressing mix, 1/2 cup bacon and 2 green onions. Beat again until well blended.
- Cover and chill in refrigerator for 20 minutes, or until set up enough to handle.
- Roll into 1″ sized balls. Then roll in chopped pecans.
- Chill until ready to serve. Just before serving, stick a pretzel stick into each cheese ball bite.
Notes
Make ahead: Roll them in nuts and refrigerate them. Add the pretzel sticks right before serving.
To make a large version: Instead of rolling the cheese ball bites in crushed pecans, you can make a cheese log and roll it in the pecans, then serve with pretzels.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal, Carbohydrates: 2g, Protein: 2g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 3g, Cholesterol: 18mg, Sodium: 128mg, Potassium: 35mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 1g, Vitamin A: 214IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 38mg, Iron: 1mg
Nutrition provided is an estimate. It will vary based on specific ingredients used.
