Mini Cheese Ball Wreath
A simple mix of cream cheese, old cheddar and scallions forms the base for these mini cheese balls, lightly seasoned with Old Bay and cumin. Rolled in spices or herbs, they are easy to make ahead and even easier to serve.
Ingredients
- 2 8oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups old cheddar cheese, grated
- 2-3 tbsp toasted pecans or walnuts, finely chopped
- 1 clove garlic, finely minced
- 2 scallions, finely chopped
- 2 tsp Old Bay seasoning
- 1 tsp cumin
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix the cream cheese, cheddar, nuts, garlic, scallions, Old Bay and cumin together until smooth and well combined.
- Place your chosen coating (fresh chopped herbs or spices) on a plate.
- Scoop about 1 teaspoon of the cheese mixture and roll into a small ball.
- Roll each ball in the coating until evenly covered.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Remove from the fridge 30 to 60 minutes before serving.
Notes
For rolling
- Chili powder or paprika for red.
- Fresh cut herbs for green.
- Sesame seeds or finely chopped blanched nuts for white.
- Keep them small for easy one-bite portions.
- Serve with toothpicks.
- These can be made a day ahead and stored covered in the refrigerator.