5 Mini Cheese Balls Recipes

mini cheese balls recipe

I love serving these Mini Cheese Balls at holiday gatherings. My favorite (by far) is the cranberry walnut version shown in the photo. But I have also supplied you with 4 other flavors.

From salty (bacon and cheese coated) cheese balls, to sweet and savory combination cheese bites. These yummy recipes will keep all your guests happy.

mini cheese balls recipe

You can even make more than one flavor of these cheese bites. This way your guests can try more than one flavor.

Mini Cheese Balls

In these sections I’ll make it extra easy to make these yummy appetizers… But if you are in a rush, or want to quickly skip to a section, these links will bring you to the spot you’re looking for.

Ingredients for Individual Cheese Balls

These low calorie cheese balls can be modified to incorporate your favorite nuts, or herbs. Here are a few more ingredient combinations you can try.

More Flavor Combos:

Special Note: Use these in place of cranberries, walnuts, and parsley.

  1. Almonds/Dried Blueberries/Lemon Zest
  2. Shredded Cheddar/Crumbled Bacon/Chopped Chives
  3. Pistachio/Dried Apricots/Orange Zest
  4. Red Pepper Flakes/Freshly Grated Parmesan/Parsley
  5. Everything Bagel Seasoning/Shredded Cheddar/Parsley
mini cheese balls recipe

Ingredient and Shopping List:

  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound fat free cream cheese (two 8-oz blocks)
  • 16 all-natural pretzel sticks

How to Make Cheese Balls Recipe

This easy cheese balls recipe requires no cooking, minimal chopping, and can be whipped up in just 10 minutes!

Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas, these also are great for New Years parties! They are pretty and elegant, and packed with flavor.

mini cheese balls recipe

Assemble Directions:

  1. To a shallow bowl combine the cranberries, walnuts, parsley, and salt. Mix together and set aside.
  2. Lightly wet your hands (this will stop the cheese from sticking to you) and roll out 16 cream cheese balls. Add to a plate as you work.
  3. Once you have all 16 cream cheese balls rolled out, move one at a time the bowl with the cranberries and roll around to coat with toppings.
  4. Move to a serving platter as you work.
  5. Once the cheese balls are all coated in the toppings, stick a pretzel into the tops, and push down about 1/4 of the way through.
  6. Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Mini Cheese Balls Recipe

These individual appetizers are great for holiday parties and get togethers! I love the salty and sweet flavors of the cheese, cranberries and salty pretzels, and I know you will too!

mini cheese balls recipe

5 Mini Cheese Balls Recipes (Low Calorie!)

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These mini cheese balls are just 120 calories, and make a great appetizer for parties and holiday gatherings.
If you ant to cut carbs, you can skip the pretzel sticks, or pick up some protein pretzels.
Special Tip: I like to work with cold cream cheese, though (depending on how cold your house is) that could make the pretzels break as you stick them in. If that is the case just let the cheese balls sit for 30 minutes after rolling and they will soften up enough to skewer them with pretzels.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 0 mins
Total Time 10 mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 16 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Ingredients
  

The Best Mini Cheese Balls:

  • 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/8 cup chopped fresh parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 pound fat free cream cheese (two 8-oz blocks)
  • 16 all-natural pretzel sticks

More Flavors To Try:

  • Almonds/Dried Blueberries/Lemon Zest 
  • Shredded Cheddar/Crumbled Bacon/Chopped
  • ChivesPistachio/Dried Apricots/Orange Zest
  • Red Pepper Flakes/Freshly Grated Parmesan/Parsley
  • Everything Bagel Seasoning/Shredded Cheddar/Parsley

Instructions
 

  • To a shallow bowl combine the cranberries, walnuts, parsley, and salt. Mix together and set aside.
  • Lightly wet your hands (this will stop the cheese from sticking to you) and roll out 16 cream cheese balls. Add to a plate as you work.
  • Once you have all 16 cream cheese balls rolled out, move one at a time the bowl with the cranberries and roll around to coat with toppings.
  • Move to a serving platter as you work.
  • Once the cheese balls are all coated in the toppings, stick a pretzel into the tops, and push down about 1/4 of the way through.
  • Chill in the fridge until you are ready to serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 2.9gProtein: 2.8gFat: 11.1gSaturated Fat: 6.3gCholesterol: 31mgSodium: 185mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 0.2gCalcium: 26mgIron: 1mg
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Nutrition and Calories in Cheese Ball Recipe

The nutrition is based off 1 ball, with a pretzel stick. You can cut the carbs a little buy skip-the the pretzels.

Important Note: As a reminder, at Lose Weight By Eating the goal is to make healthier, all-natural versions of your favorite recipes… not all will be “diet worthy” depending on the diet you are on. But they will be healthier versions to help curb your cravings.

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