Spinach Artichoke Cheese Ball Bites | Delish

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: softened cottage cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

sour cream

🥗Healthier: plain yogurt

💰Cheaper: buttermilk

Plain yogurt provides a similar tangy flavor with fewer calories.

parmesan cheese

🥗Healthier: nutritional yeast

💰Cheaper: grated pecorino

Nutritional yeast is a lower-calorie option with a cheesy flavor.

walnuts

🥗Healthier: pumpkin seeds

💰Cheaper: sunflower seeds

Pumpkin seeds are a nutrient-rich alternative that adds crunch.

Mix together cream cheese, artichokes, spinach, mozzarella, 1/2 cup Parmesan, and garlic powder and season with salt and pepper.

Form into 18 small balls and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.

In a shallow bowl, whisk together bread crumbs and remaining 1/2 cup Parmesan. Roll each ball in mixture to coat.

Insert breadstick or pretzel stick into each ball and serve. (If not serving immediately, drape plastic wrap around cheese balls and refrigerate until 20 minutes before serving.)

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