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Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls

Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls for a Fun Easter Snack

Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls are the perfect Easter appetizer, blending creamy textures with a savory punch to delight guests.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Appetizers
Calories: 70

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Mixture
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1.5 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese sharp is great
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce optional
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
For Decoration
  • 1 medium Carrot sliced into feet and beaks
  • 20 pieces Black Peppercorns for eyes
For Serving
  • 1 package Crackers gluten-free options preferred

Equipment

  • electric mixer
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Sheet
  • plate

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce until combined.
  2. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion the cheese mixture and roll each into a ball, makes about 20 balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Roll each cheese ball in the remaining shredded cheese until fully coated.
  4. Slice a carrot into thin rounds to create 'feet' for each cheese ball, plus smaller quartered pieces for their beaks.
  5. Insert two black peppercorns into each cheese ball for eyes. Position two carrot slices at the base for feet and use a quarter slice for the beak.
  6. Serve the assembled cheese balls on a platter lined with crackers or refrigerate until serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 30mgVitamin A: 60IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.2mg

Notes

Best enjoyed within a few hours of preparation for maximum freshness and crispiness.

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