Dilly Mini Cheese Balls

Total Time Prep: 15 min. + chilling
Yield 2-1/2 dozen
Test Kitchen Approved
??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. —Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1-1/2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
  • Pretzel sticks or assorted crackers

Directions

  1. In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Shape tablespoons of cheese mixture into balls. Roll in walnuts and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with pretzel sticks or crackers.

Nutrition Facts

1 mini cheese ball: 56 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 10mg cholesterol, 65mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 2g protein.

??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. —Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario
Recipe Creator

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