Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheese (cheddar, mozzarella, or your choice)
- 1/2 cup finely chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts, or almonds)
- 1/4 cup diced green onions or chives
- 1/4 cup dried fruits or cranberries (optional)
- Assorted toppings (crackers, pretzels, or vegetables for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheese until well blended.
- Mix in the chopped nuts, green onions, and any dried fruits if you choose to include them.
- Scoop about a tablespoon of the mixture and roll it into a ball.
- Roll each ball in additional nuts or toppings of your choice for extra flavor and decoration.
- Place the cheeseball bites on a serving platter.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or vegetables. Enjoy at your holiday party!
Notes
For a creamier texture, allow cream cheese to soften at room temperature for an hour before mixing. Experiment with various nuts and cheeses for customized flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg