Description

Cheese Ball Bites are a delightful appetizer featuring a blend of creamy cheeses, nuts, and cranberries, perfect for parties or quick snacks. Easy to prepare and bursting with flavor, these bites will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings for homemade goodness.

Ingredients

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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

In a bowl, combine the cream cheese and mascarpone. Use a mixer or a large spoon to mix until smooth.
Mix in the sharp white cheddar cheese along with salt and pepper to taste until blended.
Shape the mixture into small cheese balls.
On two plates, place the chopped cranberries and pecans. Mix the chives and parsley, placing them on a third plate.
Roll one-third of the cheese balls in the pecans, another third in the cranberries, and the final third in the herbs.
Chill the cheese balls until you are ready to serve.

Notes

Feel free to customize the coatings with other nuts or seeds as desired.
These cheese balls can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator until serving.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
Calories: 180
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 14g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 9g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 4g
Cholesterol: 30mg