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Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls

Cute and Easy Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls for Any Snack Time

Delightful Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls, perfect for Easter snacks, combining creamy cheese and savory flavors.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 balls
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups shredded cheddar cheese sharp recommended
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce can substitute with soy sauce
  • 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder or fresh minced garlic
  • 0.5 teaspoon onion powder or fresh onions
For Decoration
  • 1-2 baby carrots for feet and beaks
  • 20 black peppercorns for eyes, or use black olives
For Serving
  • 20 crackers gluten-free options available

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • cookie scoop
  • Shallow Dish
  • baking sheet
  • toothpick

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Blend the cream cheese until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  2. Add cheddar cheese, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder; mix thoroughly for 2-3 minutes.
  3. Using a cookie scoop, portion out 20 small balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  4. Roll each cheese ball in shredded cheddar cheese until fully coated.
  5. Slice baby carrots into thin pieces and shape triangles for beaks and tiny pieces for feet.
  6. Assemble by placing each cheese ball on a cracker, inserting carrot pieces and black peppercorns as decorations.
  7. Serve immediately and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1ballCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mg

Notes

Store assembled cheese balls in an airtight container for up to 2 days in the fridge. Unassembled balls can be frozen for up to 3 months.

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