Name: Mini Cheese Balls Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 30.0
Ingredients: 8 ounces 1/3 less fat onion and chive cream cheese, softened; 2 slices thick sliced bacon, cooked crisp and diced; 2/3 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese; 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, minced; salt and pepper, to taste; 1/3 cup garnish of your choice, (sesame seeds, poppy seeds, finely chopped walnuts, finely chopped herbs); crackers for serving

Mini Cheese Balls Recipe

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Ingredients

8 ounces 1/3 Less Fat Onion and Chive Cream Cheese, Softened
2 slices Thick Sliced Bacon, Cooked crisp and diced
2/3 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
1/3 cup Grated Parmesan Cheese
1 teaspoon Fresh Thyme, Minced
Salt and Pepper, To taste
1/3 cup Garnish of Your Choice, (Sesame seeds, poppy seeds, finely chopped walnuts, finely chopped herbs)
Crackers for Serving

Directions

In a medium size bowl, mix together cream cheese, bacon, cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, thyme, salt and pepper. Chill mixture for about 30 minutes or until firm.
Use a melon baller to scoop cheese mixture into small balls and roll until nice rounded.
Spread garnish of your choice in a shallow dish and roll mini cheese balls in garnish to coat.
Chill cheese balls until ready to serve.
Serve with crackers and other small snacks.

Notes

Mini cheese balls can be made up to 3 days ahead of time and stored, covered, in the fridge until ready to serve.