Easy Herb & Walnut Mini Cheese Balls Appetizer
Servings: 12 -14 mini cheese balls
Make these herb & walnut mini cheese balls for a quick & delicious appetizer! A perfect bite-sized appy for Christmas, New Year's or gameday.
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Ingredients
- 250 g softened plain cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup shredded parmesan cheese
- 3/4 tsp garlic powder
- 3/4 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp pepper
- 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts, divided
- 1/4 cup fresh mixed herbs (minced parsley & basil)
Instructions
- To a bowl add softened cream cheese, shredded cheese (cheddar and parmesan), 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, 1/4 cup chopped herbs, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper. Mix well to combine.
- Put the mixture in the fridge for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Then scoop out 12-14 heaping tablespoons (about the size of a small cookie scoop) of the cheese mixture. Form each heaping tablespoon of the cream cheese mixture into a cheese ball with your hands (wet your hands a bit when rolling if the mixture is sticking too much).
- Spread the remaining chopped walnuts on a plate and roll balls in the walnuts. Place on a plate or serving tray and let set in the fridge for 30 minutes before serving. Or store in the fridge in an airtight container lined with parchment paper until ready to serve later. (Make these up to one day in advance and take out 1/2 hour before serving).
- Serve with your favourite crackers, pita chips or pretzels and enjoy!
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