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.
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.
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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.
- Almonds/Dried Blueberries/Lemon Zest
- Shredded Cheddar/Crumbled Bacon/Chopped Chives
- Pistachio/Dried Apricots/Orange Zest
- Red Pepper Flakes/Freshly Grated Parmesan/Parsley
- Everything Bagel Seasoning/Shredded Cheddar/Parsley
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.
Assemble Directions:
- 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.
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!
More Healthy Appetizer Recipes:
5 Mini Cheese Balls Recipes (Low Calorie!)
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
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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