Cranberry Cheese Ball Bites

Name: Cranberry Cheese Ball Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 12 oz. cream cheese, softened; 3/4 c. shredded white Cheddar; 1/4 c. shredded Parmesan; 1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; kosher salt; Freshly ground black pepper; 2 c. dried cranberries, roughly chopped; Rosemary, cut into 3" pieces, bottom leaves removed

By Lena AbrahamUpdated: Dec 20, 2019

Approved by the Delish Test Kitchen

2 Ratings

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Prep Time:

15 mins

Total Time:

1 hr 15 mins

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Individual servings of a cheese ball are so much more fun than a large cheese ball. These tangy bites are rolled in tart cranberries for the perfect little bite that will keep everyone wanting more. Rosemary makes them extra festive!

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Ingredients

12 oz.
cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup
shredded white Cheddar
1/4 cup
shredded Parmesan
1 tsp.
Worcestershire sauce
1/2 tsp.
garlic powder
kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
2 cups
dried cranberries, roughly chopped
Rosemary, cut into 3" pieces, bottom leaves removed

Directions

1. Step 1In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Parmesan, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper and stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated. Form into 18 small balls and refrigerate until firm, 1 hour.
2. Step 2Roll balls into cranberries and insert one sprig of rosemary into each ball. Serve. (If not serving right away, loosely cover with plastic wrap and return to fridge. Let sit at room temperature 15 minutes before serving.)