Mini Cheese Ball On A Stick Food

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings as desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. To serve, if desired, press a rye crisp or rolled corn chip into the top of each cheese ball.

DILLY MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• 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.

MINI CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Mix 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 cup shredded firm cheese (like cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack or gouda); season with salt and pepper. With moistened hands, form into 1-inch balls, chill 4 hours, then roll in toppings. Here we used chopped pistachios, chives, tarragon, hulled pumpkin seeds, bacon with paprika, almonds, and black and white sesame seeds.

CHEESEBALLS ON A STICK

Steps:

• Scoop the cheese spread by the tablespoonful and roll into 10 to 12 balls between your palms.
• Place the dried cranberries, sunflower seeds and parsley on separate shallow plates. Roll each cheese ball in one of the different toppings and place on a serving tray. Place a pretzel stick upright in each of the cheese balls. Refrigerate 20 minutes before serving.