Holiday Mini Cheese Balls Recipe
These easy-make appetizers are crowd pleasers and fun to get creative with! Choose the toppings according to your taste and serve with assorted crackers.
By World Market Editorial | @worldmarket
- ● Prep time: 15 min.
- ● Cook time: n/a
- ● Total time: 15 min. plus 1 hr. chilling time
- ● Servings: Makes 15-20 cheese balls depending on size
Ingredients
Cheese Balls
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 tsp Maggi Wurze Liquid Seasoning
- 1 tsp World Market Garlic Powder
Toppings We Used
- For white: 3/4 cup cashews, chopped small
- For red: 1 fresh or roasted red bell pepper, drained on paper towel and chopped small
- For green: 3/4 cup wasabi peas, crushed
Directions
Step 1
Using a stand mixer or a handheld mixer on medium-high, add the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and Maggi Wurze seasoning to a medium bowl and beat until well combined.
Step 2
Cover the bowl and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
Step 3
Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Scoop out the cheese mixture using a 1 tbsp cookie scoop or a tablespoon. Roll into approx. 1 1/2"" balls (or to your preferred size) and set on the prepared baking sheet.
Step 4
Once all the cheese mixture has been scooped and balled, roll the cheese balls in the different toppings until the cheese balls are coated.
Step 5
Arrange the coated cheese balls on a serving board. Garnish with rosemary springs and serve with crackers. Serve immediately or chill covered in refrigerator for up to 2 hours before serving.
Other Topping Suggestions: Chopped olives, crushed potato chips, chopped flavored nuts or seeds, freshly shredded cheese, chopped green onion, chopped dried fruit.