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Mini Cheeseballs on RITZ

Enjoy a Merry Christmas with this festive Mini Cheeseball Wreath featuring various cheeseball flavors on buttery RITZ crackers.
Prep Time15 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cheeseball, mini cheeseballs, wreath
Servings: 30 cheeseballs
Calories: 104cal
Cost: $9

Equipment

  • tablespoon cookie scoop
  • Large bowl
  • wooden spoon
  • meauring spoons
  • board We used a wreathboard

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 8 ounces shredded sharp cheddar
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon onion powder
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • ¾ cup dried cranberries rough chopped
  • ½ cup dried chives
  • 20 Ritz Crackers
  • Fresh rosemary and sage for serving optional*

Instructions

  • Mix the cream cheese, cheddar, and spices.
  • Divide the mixture in half to be able to coat them in chives and cranberries.
  • Form teaspoon-sized balls and then coat half of them with cranberries. Repeat by coating the remaining half with dried chives.
  • Place the cheese balls on the buttery and delicious RITZ Crackers.
  • I served ours on a wreath serving tray with fresh sage, rosemary, and cranberry.

Notes

Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 104cal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 23mg | Sodium: 115mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 339IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 72mg | Iron: 0.2mg