Mini Pimento Cheese Balls
Mini Pimento Cheese Balls are creamy, cheesy, and bursting with Southern flavor. These bite-sized appetizers combine sharp cheddar, cream cheese, pimentos, and complementary seasonings, rolled in a crunchy coating for a perfect party snack that’s easy to prepare, make ahead, and loved by all ages.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: About 24 mini cheese balls 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: Southern
- Diet: Gluten Free (if using gluten-free coating)
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup jarred pimentos, diced
- 1/4 cup mayonnaise
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Coating Options
- 1 cup finely crushed crackers or nuts (pecans or almonds)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a medium bowl, combine sharp cheddar cheese, softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, diced pimentos, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder. Mix everything together until smooth and evenly blended.
- Shape the Balls: Using your hands or a small cookie scoop, form the cheese mixture into bite-sized balls, roughly the size of a walnut.
- Coat the Balls: Roll each cheese ball in finely crushed crackers, nuts, or a combination of both to create a crunchy, flavorful outer layer.
- Chill and Set: Place the coated balls on a parchment-lined tray and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow flavors to meld and the texture to firm up.
- Serve and Enjoy: Arrange the chilled Mini Pimento Cheese Balls on a platter and garnish as desired before serving.
Notes
- Bring cheeses to room temperature for easier mixing and smooth texture.
- Use fine crackers crushed finely to ensure coating sticks well.
- Chill thoroughly to set the shape and make handling easy.
- Taste and adjust seasoning before forming balls.
- Create smaller-sized balls for easier snacking and less mess at parties.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 balls (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
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