Mini Goat Cheese Cheese Balls Recipes

ASSORTED HOLIDAY GOAT CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• In a food processor add cream cheese, goat cheese, garlic powder and basil. Blend until combined.
• Place goat cheese mixture in refrigerator to cool for 20 minutes.
• Remove goat cheese mixture and roll into 1/2″ mini balls (you should be able to get around 12-14 balls out of the goat cheese mixture) When finished, place on parchment paper and put in the refrigerator for 20-30 minutes to harden.
• Remove the goat cheese balls from the refrigerator and roll them in the toppings (crushed pistachio, fresh dill, fresh chives, and pomegranate seeds) Place a pretzel stick through the center and serve.
• If you are not serving right away, store in the refrigerator.
• Optional: Serve with your favorite crackers.

MINI GOAT CHEESE CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• Line a sheet tray with parchment paper.
• Mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, scallions, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
• Taking a tablespoon-sized scoop, roll the mixture into balls and place them on the sheet tray.
• Place the croutons in a food processor, pulse into crumbs. Place the crumbs in a bowl, add the remaining parsley and stir to combine. Roll the cheese balls in this mixture. Place them back on the sheet tray. Insert the pretzel toothpicks, place them on a serving tray, and enjoy.

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:

• 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.

EASY MINI GOAT CHEESE BALLS

Steps:

• 1. place herbs, sesame seeds and nuts in 3 separate bowls. combine cheeses, garlic, onion, lemon zest, salt and pepper into a mixing bowl, mix. coat your hands with olive oil. roll mini balls in the palm of your hands. roll each ball into whatever bowl you desire. chill for at least 1 hour. serve with whatever suits your fansy. toast points, salame, fresh veggies, olives are always on point with these delectable balls. BTW, these are excellent on salads...ENJOY!!

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.