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Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls

Irresistible Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls for Happy Appetites

Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls are cute, creamy, and perfect for festive gatherings, making them an irresistible appetizer option.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 mini cheese balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Base
  • 8 oz Cream Cheese softened and at room temperature
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese finely shredded sharp cheddar
For Flavor
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire Sauce optional
  • 1 tsp Garlic Powder or substitute with fresh garlic
  • 1 tsp Onion Powder or swap for fresh onions
For Decoration
  • 2 pcs Carrots sliced into rounds for beaks and feet
  • 20 pcs Black Peppercorns or substitute with black olives
For Serving
  • 15 pcs Crackers or cucumber slices for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce to the cream cheese, then gradually mix in shredded cheddar cheese.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion out the cheese mixture and shape into small balls.
  4. Roll each cheese ball in remaining shredded cheddar cheese until fully coated.
  5. Slice carrots for beaks and feet, inserting pieces into the cheese balls.
  6. Press a black peppercorn onto each cheese ball for eyes.
  7. Arrange cheese balls on crackers or cucumber slices and serve immediately or refrigerate.

Nutrition

Serving: 1mini cheese ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill cheese mixture if it becomes too warm. Customize with different cheeses, and avoid sogginess by adding decorations just before serving.

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