HERB-COATED MINI CHEESE BALLS

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Herbs and two types of cheese are rolled into balls to make delicious cold appetizers-serve with bagel chips.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Appetizer

Time 1h30m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

4 oz cream cheese (half of 8-oz package), softened
1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)*
1/2 teaspoon coarse ground pepper
1/4 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
3 tablespoons finely chopped fresh basil leaves
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary leaves
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
24 plain mini bagel chips (1 1/4 inch)

Steps:

  • In small bowl, mix cheeses and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, using fork or back of spoon to mash feta, until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
  • In small shallow bowl, mix parsley, basil, rosemary, lemon peel and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape cheese mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture for each ball); roll in parsley mixture to coat (some cheese will show through herbs).
  • To serve immediately, place each ball on a bagel chip. To make ahead, do not place cheese balls on bagel chips; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve but no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, place each ball on a bagel chip.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 35, Carbohydrate 1 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 75 mg, Sugar 0 g, TransFat 0 g

tyron geldenhuys
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These cheese balls were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Secret Guy
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These cheese balls were a little too oily for my taste. I think I'll drain them on paper towels next time.


Arman Arif
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I love how easy these cheese balls are to make. They're perfect for a quick snack or appetizer.


Jennifer Frimpong Bokye
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These cheese balls were a bit bland. I think I'll add some more herbs and spices next time.


Azm Ahmed
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These cheese balls are the perfect appetizer for any party.


Bilal Osman
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These cheese balls were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Roseline Le Roux
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I had a hard time getting the cheese balls to stay together. I think I need to use a different type of cheese.


Elegushi Aminat
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These cheese balls were a little too salty for my taste. I think I'll use less salt next time.


Gayle parves
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I'm not a big fan of cheese, but these cheese balls were really good! The herb coating made all the difference.


Cumpian Garcia
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These cheese balls are so cute! I love the idea of serving them on toothpicks.


mara dumitra
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I made these cheese balls for my kids' lunchboxes and they loved them! They're a great way to get them to eat their veggies.


Samkelo Samzin
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The herb coating on these cheese balls is so flavorful. I used a mix of parsley, chives, and thyme.


Veer Baloch
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I love that these cheese balls can be made ahead of time. It's one less thing to worry about when I'm hosting a party.


Katusiime Provious
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These herb-coated mini cheese balls were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and always disappear quickly.