Description
These mini cheese ball bites are the perfect no-bake appetizer! Creamy, festive, and ready in minutes—ideal for holidays, parties, and game day snacks.
Ingredients
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2 tablespoons salted butter, room temperature
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8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
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2 teaspoons fresh lemon juice
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1/8 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
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1/8 teaspoon hot sauce
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1/8 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
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1/4 cup freshly shredded cheddar cheese
For Topping
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1/3 cup dried cranberries, finely chopped
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1/3 cup crushed nuts (almonds, pecans, or walnuts)
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1/3 cup green onion, finely chopped
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12–15 pretzel sticks
Instructions
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Add butter and cream cheese to a mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and fluffy, about 1–2 minutes.
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Mix in lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, and black pepper until fully combined.
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Fold in shredded cheddar cheese using a spatula. Mixture should be thick but creamy.
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Scoop about 1 tablespoon of mixture and roll into smooth balls using clean hands.
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Combine cranberries, nuts, and green onion in a shallow bowl.
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Roll each cheese ball in the topping mixture until fully coated.
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Insert a pretzel stick into each ball just before serving for easy grabbing.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 102kcal
- Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Protein: 2g