Description
Dive into a world of flavor with these Mini Cheese Ball Bites, a perfect blend of creamy cheese, herbs, and a crunchy nut coating. Ideal for any gathering, these delightful bites are as fun to make as they are to eat, turning any event into a festive occasion.
Ingredients
12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3 tablespoons sour cream
1 cup shredded mozzarella
1/4 cup grated Parmesan
15 slices peppered salami, chopped
1/4 cup Kalamata olives, chopped
1/4 cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
1/4 cup red bell pepper, diced
1 teaspoon red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons chives, chopped
2 tablespoons fresh parsley, minced (or 1 ½ tsp dried)
2 tablespoons fresh basil, minced (or 1 ½ tsp dried)
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt and pepper, to taste
1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
1/2 cup pistachios, finely chopped
1 tablespoon parsley, minced
24 pretzel sticks
Instructions
In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, sour cream, mozzarella, and Parmesan until smooth.
Stir in salami, olives, sun-dried tomatoes, bell pepper, vinegar, chives, parsley, basil, onion and garlic powders, oregano, salt, and pepper until well combined.
Form mixture into small balls, about the size of a walnut.
In a separate bowl, combine chopped pecans, pistachios, and parsley. Roll each cheese ball in the nut mixture to coat.
Insert a pretzel stick into each cheese ball before serving.
Notes
For best results, chill the cheese balls for at least one hour before serving to enhance their flavor and texture. Adjust the salt based on the saltiness of your salami and cheeses.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball bite
- Calories: Approx. 100-120
- Sugar: Less than 1g
- Sodium: Approx. 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg