How to Make Mini Cheese Balls Bites

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess

walnuts

🥗Healthier: sunflower seeds

💰Cheaper: pecans

Sunflower seeds are nut-free and lower in calories.

cheddar cheese

🥗Healthier: reduced-fat cheese

💰Cheaper: colby cheese

Reduced-fat cheese lowers calories while maintaining flavor.

bread crumbs

🥗Healthier: ground oats

💰Cheaper: crushed crackers

Ground oats are gluten-free and healthier.

Combine cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, Emmentaler or Gruyere cheese, and lemon juice in a mixing bowl.

Mix until smooth and well combined.

For the cranberry pecan cheese balls, fold in chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

For the bacon ranch cheese balls, mix in ranch seasoning, Parmesan cheese, chopped bacon, and chives.

For the honey sesame cheese balls, add Worcestershire sauce, honey, feta cheese, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.

Scoop out small portions and roll them into balls.

Roll each cheese ball in the desired coating: chopped cranberries, pecans, bacon, chives, or everything bagel seasoning.

Serve with pretzel sticks.

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