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Mini Chicks Cheese Balls

Mini Chicks Cheese Balls: Delightful Bites for Your Easter Feast

Mini Chicks Cheese Balls are delightful, bite-sized treats packed with creamy goodness, perfect for your Easter feast.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 12 balls
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 100

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 0.5 cup crumbled bacon or smoked paprika for vegetarian option
  • 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix or Italian seasoning
For the Decoration
  • 12-24 slices pitted olives for eyes
  • 1 medium carrot cut into small pieces for beaks

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • spatula
  • Electric mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • Shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled bacon, and ranch seasoning mix. Blend until smooth and creamy—about 2-3 minutes.
  2. Scoop out about 1-inch portions of the mixture and roll into balls. Set aside on a parchment-lined tray.
  3. Prepare a shallow dish with additional shredded cheddar cheese for coating. Roll each cheese ball in the cheddar until fully covered.
  4. Press two slices of pitted olives onto each cheese ball as eyes and insert small triangles from carrots as beaks.
  5. Arrange the Mini Chicks Cheese Balls on a serving platter and add crackers or fresh vegetables around.

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 100kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These cheese balls can be made ahead and stored in the fridge. Customize decorations for a unique touch.

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