Bat Bites

Vegetarian
Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Bat Bites
50 min.
16
268kcal

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If you're looking for a fun and creative appetizer for your next gathering, look no further than our delightful Bat Bites! These charming little treats are not only vegetarian and gluten-free but also burst with flavor, making them the perfect conversation starter. With Halloween just around the corner or any spooky-themed event, these whimsical bat-shaped snacks are sure to impress your guests and tantalize their taste buds.

Imagine the creamy richness of softened cream cheese blended with mild goat cheese and fragrant pesto, all rolled into cute bite-sized balls that are both adorable and delicious. Coated in coarsely ground black pepper and poppy seeds, these bites are a delightful combination of textures and flavors. The finishing touches, with olives for eyes and crispy blue corn chips for wings, make these treats as much a feast for the eyes as they are for the palate.

Ready in just 50 minutes and serving 16 people, Bat Bites are ideal for any gathering, whether it's a casual get-together, a festive party, or simply a cozy night in with friends. So gather your ingredients and get ready to whip up a batch of these charming appetizers that are sure to leave everyone smiling!

Ingredients

  • oz cream cheese softened
  • ounces goat cheese soft at room temperature
  • tablespoons pepper black
  •  olives pitted sliced
  • 32  peppercorns 
  • 0.3 cup basil pesto 
  • tablespoons poppy seeds 
  • 32  tortilla chips blue leftover

Equipment

    Directions

    1. Mash together cream cheese, goat cheese and pesto. Chill for 40 minutes.
    2. Shape mixture into 16 2-inch balls, about 1 heaping tsp. each.
    3. Roll in black pepper and poppy seeds to cover. Press two olive slices into balls for eyes and place peppercorns in centers for pupils.
    4. Insert chip on either side of ball for wings; serve.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories268kcal
    Protein7.98%
    Fat40.84%
    Carbs51.18%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    6
    Glycemic Load
    0.23
    Inflammation Score
    -3
    Nutrition Score
    4.4452174141517%

    Flavonoids

    Luteolin
    0.01mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:268.41kcal
    13.42%
    Fat:12.66g
    19.48%
    Saturated Fat:3.85g
    24.06%
    Carbohydrates:35.71g
    11.9%
    Net Carbohydrates:25.11g
    9.13%
    Sugar:2.57g
    2.85%
    Cholesterol:13.99mg
    4.66%
    Sodium:522.33mg
    22.71%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:5.57g
    11.14%
    Fiber:10.59g
    42.36%
    Manganese:0.21mg
    10.58%
    Copper:0.14mg
    6.92%
    Vitamin A:332.79IU
    6.66%
    Phosphorus:55.24mg
    5.52%
    Calcium:54.38mg
    5.44%
    Vitamin B2:0.07mg
    4.3%
    Iron:0.51mg
    2.84%
    Vitamin B6:0.05mg
    2.28%
    Magnesium:8.65mg
    2.16%
    Vitamin K:1.99µg
    1.89%
    Zinc:0.27mg
    1.78%
    Selenium:1.22µg
    1.75%
    Vitamin B5:0.15mg
    1.54%
    Vitamin B1:0.02mg
    1.51%
    Vitamin E:0.19mg
    1.28%
    Source:My Recipes