YUMMY Everything Bagel Mini Cream Cheese Balls
These yummy everything bagel mini cream cheese balls are quick and easy to make with only 4 ingredients. Be prepared because they’ll be gone in a flash when you make them as a party appetizer!
I’ve always loved bringing appetizers to our family gatherings for the holidays. Everyone starts to get hungry and hover around the kitchen causing chaos for those of us cooking. By bringing an appetizer for everyone to munch on and placing it somewhere other than the kitchen we can keep the kitchen from becoming the hangout before dinner is ready.
Ideas For Serving The Mini Cream Cheese Balls
These cute mini cheeseballs make it easy for party guests to grab their appetizer and go.
You can serve these small cheese balls in a few different ways:
- Serve each mini cheeseball bite on a cracker.
- Put a pretzel stick in each mini cheese ball for guests to grab them by.
- Serve them on a platter with crackers on the side.
Ingredients You’ll Need For The Mini Cream Cheese Ball Bites
- Cream Cheese
- Pecans or Walnuts
- Cheddar Cheese Shreds
- Everything Bagel Seasoning
How To Make Everything Bagel Mini Cream Cheese Balls
Combine ingredients in a small bowl, until mixed well.
Form cheese mixture into 1-inch balls (or size them for your crackers), and arrange on a platter.
You can roll the mini cheese balls in more chopped nuts to coat them if you’d like.
Chill for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
You can serve with crackers, pretzel sticks, etc.
My Tips For Making This Mini Cheese Ball Recipe
- Make sure you let your cream cheese sit on the counter for a couple of hours so it’s soft and easy to mix.
- Mixing with your hands is the easiest way to blend the cheese ball mixture. You can use food-safe gloves if you want.
- Don’t overdo it on the everything bagel seasoning or your mini cheese ball bites will be too salty.
- Choose the type of cheddar you like best. I like sharp cheddar. The more finely shredded cheese is easier to work into the cheese balls.
- Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator. It’s also fine to make these up the day before your party as long as you store them in an airtight container to prevent them drying out.
Everything Bagel Mini Cream Cheese Balls
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 C Finely Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 1/4 C Pecans or Walnuts (chopped) plus extra for rolling (optional)
- 1 Tbsp Everything Bagel Seasoning
Instructions
- Combine ingredients in a small bowl, until mixed well.
- Form cheese mixture into 1-inch balls (or size them for your crackers), and arrange on a platter.
- You can roll the mini cheese balls in more chopped nuts to coat them if you’d like.
- Chill for at least 1 hour, or until ready to serve.
- Serve with crackers, pretzel sticks, etc.
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