One Pot Cheese Balls
The best, quick and easy mini cheese balls recipe with pretzel stick, homemade with simple ingredients in one pot in 30 minutes. These bite-sized appetizers are loaded with cream cheese, herbs, garlic.
Ingredients
- 2 pacakages Cream cheese 8 oz each, Full fat
- 1/2 cup Mozzarella cheese Shredded
- 2 tbsp Butter Unsalted, Room temperature
- Salt To taste
- Pepper To taste
- 1/4 tsp Paprika
- 1/4 tsp Garlic powder
- 30 Pretzel sticks Mini size
Toppings
- 1/2 cup Coconut Unsweetened, Shredded
- 1/2 cup Pistachios Roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup Dill Fresh, Finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Tarragon Fresh, Finely chopped
- 1/2 cup Sesame seeds Lightly toasted
- 1/2 cup Cranberries Dried, Roughly chopped
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, add cream cheese, butter, mozzarella cheese, salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and mix everything until smooth.
- Chill mixture for 15 minutes in the freezer so that it's easier to handle.
- Spray oil on your hands to prevent sticking.
- Then, scoop out small portions of the cheese mixture and roll them into balls.
- Then, roll them in your choice of toppings.
- Place these mini cheese bites on a serving dish and push a pretzel stick in the center right before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- Read all my tips above.
- Leftovers can be stored in a sealed container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Be sure to discard the pretzel sticks before storing them because they will become very soggy.
Nutrition
Calories: 49kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 4mg | Sodium: 27mg | Potassium: 69mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 120IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 1mg