Herb-Coated Mini Cheese Balls

Vegetarian
Health score
1%
Herb-Coated Mini Cheese Balls
90 min.
24
34kcal

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Looking for a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than these Herb-Coated Mini Cheese Balls! Perfect for any occasion, whether it's a casual gathering, a festive celebration, or a cozy night in, these bite-sized treats are sure to be a hit. With a creamy blend of cream cheese and feta, each ball is infused with the fresh flavors of parsley, basil, and rosemary, creating a burst of taste in every bite.

Not only are these cheese balls vegetarian-friendly, but they also pack a punch with only 34 calories each, making them a guilt-free indulgence. The combination of herbs and spices adds a vibrant touch, while the crunchy mini bagel chips provide the perfect base for serving. Whether you choose to enjoy them as a starter, snack, or part of an antipasti platter, these mini cheese balls are versatile enough to fit any menu.

With just 90 minutes of preparation time, you can easily whip up a batch of these delightful morsels. They can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy your gathering without the stress of last-minute preparations. So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to impress your friends and family with this deliciously simple recipe!

Ingredients

  • oz cream cheese softened (half of 8-oz package)
  • oz feta cheese crumbled
  • 0.5 teaspoon pepper 
  • 0.3 cup parsley fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoons basil fresh finely chopped
  • tablespoon rosemary leaves fresh finely chopped
  • teaspoon lemon zest grated
  • 24  roasted-garlic bagel chips plain mini ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. In small bowl, mix cheeses and 1/4 teaspoon of the pepper, using fork or back of spoon to mash feta, until well blended. Cover; refrigerate 45 to 60 minutes or until firm enough to shape into balls.
  2. In small shallow bowl, mix parsley, basil, rosemary, lemon peel and remaining 1/4 teaspoon pepper. Shape cheese mixture into 1-inch balls (about 1 teaspoon cheese mixture for each ball); roll in parsley mixture to coat (some cheese will show through herbs).
  3. To serve immediately, place each ball on a bagel chip. To make ahead, do not place cheese balls on bagel chips; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate until ready to serve but no longer than 24 hours. Just before serving, place each ball on a bagel chip.

Nutrition Facts

Calories34kcal
Protein13.09%
Fat72.81%
Carbs14.1%

Properties

Glycemic Index
7.83
Glycemic Load
0.13
Inflammation Score
-1
Nutrition Score
1.5095652121565%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.02mg
Apigenin
1.35mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:34.24kcal
1.71%
Fat:2.82g
4.33%
Saturated Fat:1.6g
10.03%
Carbohydrates:1.23g
0.41%
Net Carbohydrates:1.13g
0.41%
Sugar:0.26g
0.29%
Cholesterol:8.98mg
2.99%
Sodium:80.17mg
3.49%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.14g
2.28%
Vitamin K:11.54µg
10.99%
Vitamin B2:0.05mg
3.05%
Vitamin A:151.94IU
3.04%
Calcium:29.74mg
2.97%
Phosphorus:21.61mg
2.16%
Selenium:1.12µg
1.6%
Vitamin B12:0.09µg
1.5%
Vitamin B6:0.02mg
1.21%
Vitamin C:1mg
1.21%
Zinc:0.17mg
1.13%