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Mini Chicks Cheese Balls

Mini Chicks Cheese Balls: Fun and Flavorful Easter Treats

Mini Chicks Cheese Balls are a delightful and easy appetizer perfect for Easter and other celebrations.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings: 12 cheese balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • ½ cup crumbled bacon omit for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix or homemade
For Decoration
  • as needed olives for eyes
  • as needed carrots cut into small pieces for beaks

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Serving platter

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 8 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of shredded cheddar cheese, ½ cup of crumbled bacon, and 1 tablespoon of ranch seasoning mix until smooth.
  2. Use your hands to scoop out portions and roll them into small balls, approximately the size of a golf ball, about 12-15 cheese balls total.
  3. Roll each cheese ball in 1 cup of additional shredded cheddar cheese until thoroughly coated.
  4. Use sliced olives to create eyes and small pieces of carrot for beaks on each cheese ball.
  5. Transfer to a serving platter, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 250IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mg

Notes

For the best flavor, chill Mini Chicks Cheese Balls before serving and decorate just before serving to prevent sogginess.

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