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Baby Chick Mini Cheese Balls

A fun and easy snack that looks like tiny chicks and tastes creamy, perfect for parties or snack trays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 20 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cheese Ball Base
  • 16 oz cream cheese (softened) Softened for easy mixing
  • 3 tsp Worcestershire sauce (optional) Adds a savory note, but optional
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 2.5 cup cheddar cheese (shredded) Divided into two portions
Decorations
  • 1 carrot (or 3 baby carrots) For beaks and feet
  • 40 pieces black peppercorns For eyes
  • 20 pieces crackers For serving

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
  2. Add garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, and 1 1/2 cups of shredded cheese. Mix until combined.
  3. Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, scoop and form 20 balls of the cream cheese mixture.
  4. Roll each ball in the remaining cheddar cheese then place on top of a cracker (line them up on a baking sheet first, for ease).
  5. Cut the carrot into 40 slices (2 feet for each baby chick). Then cut 5 more slices into quarters and use a quarter of the carrot slice for the chick’s beak.
  6. Add two black peppercorns for eyes.

Notes

These cheese balls can be made ahead and stored in the fridge for up to 4 days. They can also be frozen for up to 1 month, but the texture may change.