Mini Cheese Ball Bites

5 from 1 vote

Creamy, flavorful and perfectly bite-sized, these Mini Cheese Ball Bites are an easy make-ahead appetizer that everyone will love!

Total Time30

Course: Appetizer, Quick and Easy Recipes

Cuisine: American

Servings: Mini Cheese Balls

Calories: 123kcal

Author: Jessica

In a large mixing bowl, using a hand mixer, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, bacon, shallot, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, parsley, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper. Mix on medium until all of the ingredients are fully combined.
Using a 1 Tablespoon cookie scoop, portion the cheese ball bites and roll them into balls. In a large flat bowl, add the pecans (or any toppings you want to use) and roll each ball in the toppings to coat it completely.
Refrigerate the cheese balls for a minimum of 1 hour before serving. Right before serving the cheese ball bites, add 1 pretzel stick to the top of each, pressing it in so it resembles a lollipop.

These mini cheese ball bites can be made up to 3 days in advance and stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Add the pretzel sticks right before serving to avoid them going soggy in storage.
Use everything bagel seasoning, cranberries, and even fried onions to top the cheese balls. See our extensive list of cheese ball flavor variations here.
If the cream cheese mixture is sticky while shaping the cheese balls, pop it into the refrigerator for 15-30 minutes to let it firm up.
Use food-safe disposable gloves to shape the cheese balls for easy clean up and to prevent stickiness.
Account for 2 mini cheese ball bites per person for a party!