Description
These Stuffed Cheese Balls are the perfect bite-sized appetizers for any gathering. With a creamy, cheesy center and a crunchy coating, they are sure to be a hit at your next party.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Ball Mixture:
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup cream cheese (softened)
- 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon
- 2 tablespoons chopped green onions
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Coating:
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese (for coating)
- 1/2 cup finely crushed nuts, crushed pretzels, or herbs (optional for coating variety)
Instructions
- Prepare Cheese Ball Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine the mozzarella, cream cheese, bacon, green onions, garlic powder, and black pepper. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
- Form Cheese Balls: Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to portion the mixture into tablespoon-sized balls. Roll each into a smooth ball using your hands.
- Coat Cheese Balls: In a shallow dish, mix the shredded cheddar with optional coating ingredients like crushed nuts or herbs. Roll each cheese ball in the coating until evenly covered.
- Chill and Serve: Place on a plate or tray and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving to help them firm up.
Notes
- These are great make-ahead appetizers—store them in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
- You can stuff the center of each ball with a small cube of cheese or a nut for a fun surprise.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
