Description

These Cheese Ball Bites offer an irresistible blend of creamy cheeses and savory accents, making them the perfect quick appetizer for any gathering. With simple preparation and delightful flavors, they are sure to impress your guests and satisfy your cravings.

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

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Instructions

Combine cream cheese and mascarpone in a bowl, using a mixer or spoon until smooth.
Stir in cheddar cheese and season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix until thoroughly combined.
Shape the mixture into bite-sized cheese balls.
Arrange cranberries and pecans on separate plates. Mix chives and parsley, placing herbs on a third plate.
Roll one-third of cheese balls in pecans, another third in cranberries, and the last third in the herb mixture.
Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve.

Notes

For added flavor, consider using flavored cream cheese.
These cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator before serving.
Feel free to swap in other nuts or dried fruits as per your preference.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 Cheese Ball
Calories: 132
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 80mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 7g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg