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Mini Cheeseball Recipe ingredients
These Mini Cheese Balls have an irresistible Italian flair to them thanks to the antipasto-inspired ingredients mixed into the filling. Here are the easy-to-find ingredients you’ll need (full measurements in the printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):
for the cheese ball mixture
For the coating
HOW TO MAKE mini cheese Balls
Mini Cheese Balls are one of the easiest appetizers you can prepare for parties, family gatherings, and potlucks! Here’s an overview of how the cheese ball bites are made (full printable recipe card at the bottom of the post):
Step 1: Mix. Stir all of the ingredients together in a large bowl except the nuts.
Step 2: Chill. Cover and chill for 30 minutes. Do not skip this step! The ingredients need time for their flavors to meld. Most importantly, the cream cheese has to firm up so you can easily form balls from the mixture. Step 3: Make balls. Once the cheese mixture has chilled, use a 1 ½ tablespoon cookie scoop to roll the mixture into balls.
Step 4: Coat. Roll the balls in the chopped nut mixture to coat, pressing firmly so the nuts adhere.
Step 5: Add pretzels. Place a pretzel stick into each cheese ball and then chill on a tray until ready to serve. The pretzel sticks makes it easy for individuals to pick up their own bite-size serving.
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