Need inspiration for an appetizer? Try these Mini Cheese Balls On Pretzel Sticks. They are easy to prepare, creamy, and cheesy to savor.
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These Mini Cheese Balls on Pretzel Sticks can be the perfect appetizer for your next get-together. Follow the steps carefully and try them with your preferred combination. You can also make these balls ahead of time and serve them later.
Mini Cheese Balls On Pretzel Sticks
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Prep Time: 15 minutes Cook Time: 1 hr Total Time: 1 hr 15 min Servings: 12 Pieces
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 12 Pretzel sticks
- 1 cup cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1/2 cup crushed nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1/2 cup chopped fresh herbs (parsley or chives)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
Recipe
- Take a large mixing bowl and add softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and garlic powder.
- Mix all the ingredients until smooth and well blended.
- Using a cookie scoop, scoop out portions from the prepared cream cheese mixture.
- Roll the portions into small balls, roughly 1-inch in diameter.
- Choose your preferred coating by rolling each ball in chopped fresh herbs or crushed nuts.
- Now, insert a pretzel stick into the center of each prepared mini cheese ball.
- Refrigerate the prepared cheese balls for about 1 hour or until firm.
- Serve and enjoy.
Tips
- Ensure the cream cheese is well softened. Cold cream cheese is hard to blend.
- Add a pinch of paprika or cayenne pepper to the cream cheese mixture to add a zing of spice.
- Store the leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- If your cream cheese mixture feels too crumbly, add more softened cream cheese to achieve the desired consistency.
