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Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls

Cute Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls for Your Easter Feast

These adorable Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls are a delightful twist on traditional appetizers, perfect for Easter celebrations.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 20 cheese balls
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90

Ingredients
  

For the Cheese Balls
  • 8 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1.5 cups cheddar cheese (shredded) sharp recommended
For the Decoration
  • 1 medium carrot for feet and beaks
  • 20 units black peppercorns or black olives for kids
For Serving
  • 1 box crackers or cucumber slices for gluten-free

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Cookie Scoop
  • Hand mixer
  • Parchment paper
  • knife
  • toothpicks

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls
  1. Mix softened cream cheese in a large bowl with a hand mixer until smooth. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and cheddar cheese, mixing until well combined.
  2. Use a cookie scoop to portion the mixture and roll into 20 small balls, placing them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  3. Coat each cheese ball in the remaining cheddar cheese and return them to the baking sheet.
  4. Slice the carrot into small pieces for feet and beaks, setting aside for decoration.
  5. Assemble the chicks by using toothpicks to attach peppercorns as eyes and inserting carrot pieces for feet and beaks.
  6. Serve immediately or store in the fridge, best enjoyed fresh.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cheese ballCalories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 60mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

Chill the mixture if too warm before rolling, and serve right after assembly for best results.

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