Mini Cheese Ball Bites

Instead of serving a classic holiday cheese ball with dippers, serve these mini cheese balls on a stick for a fun holiday party appetizer! Cheddar and cream cheese, rolled into bite-sized balls, coated with toppings, and skewered with pretzel sticks.

Course Appetizer, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine American

Diet Vegetarian

Keyword cheese ball bites, cream cheese balls, holiday appetizer, holiday finger foods, mini cheese balls, mini cheese balls on a stick, mini cheese balls with pretzel sticks, mini cheeseballs, party appetizer, party hors d'oeuvres

Prep Time 25

Servings mini cheese balls

Calories 57

Author Alyssia Sheikh

Ingredients

Mini Cheese Balls

8 oz cream cheese softened
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
⅓ cup prunes finely chopped
⅓ cup pitted dates finely chopped
2 cups toppings of choice (see below)
36 skewer garnishes of choice (see below)

Topping Ideas

chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
toasted sesame seeds
poppy seeds
sunflower seeds
paprika
fresh herbs, minced (parsley, rosemary)
crushed potato chips
pomegranate arils
dried cranberries

Skewer Garnishes

pretzel sticks
rolled tortilla chips (i.e., Takis)
bagel chips or rye chips (halved, if needed)
Cheetos

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and dried fruit. Mix well to combine.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion and form into balls with your hands.
Roll cheese balls in desired toppings to coat. (You can keep your toppings separate & roll a few cheeseballs in each different topping, or you can mix all of the toppings together before rolling.)
Transfer finished cheese balls to a platter or storage container. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
To serve, skewer each cheeseball with a pretzel stick, rolled tortilla chip, or any crunchy garnish you like!
Yields ~36 cheese ball bites.

Notes

*Nutrition will vary slightly, based on your choice of toppings & skewer garnishes.

Nutrition