Description
Whimsical and delicious mini cheese balls shaped like baby chicks, perfect for gatherings and celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 3 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 carrot (or 3 baby carrots)
- 40 black peppercorns
- 20 crackers
- 2 ½ cups cheddar cheese (shredded)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend the softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce. Stir in 1 ½ cups of shredded cheddar until well blended.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion out the mixture and roll into approximately 20 smooth balls.
- Roll each ball in the remaining cheddar cheese.
- Slice the carrot into 40 thin pieces for feet and cut additional pieces for beaks.
- Affix two black peppercorns on each ball for eyes.
Notes
Make-ahead tips: Prepare a day in advance and refrigerate. Cooking alternatives: Bake for 10-12 minutes at 350°F for a warm version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball with a cracker
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: baby chick cheese balls, appetizer, party snacks, spring recipes, fun food