Nutty Mini Cheese Balls
Ranch salad dressing mix is the fast flavoring for these cute cheese balls. If your family isn't fond of nuts, roll them in minced fresh parsley, chopped ripe olives or finely shredded cheddar cheese.—Meta West, Abilene, Kansas24 ServingsPrep/Total Time: 25 min.
Ingredients
- 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup (4 ounces) shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 2 teaspoons ranch salad dressing mix
- 1 cup finely chopped nuts
- Assorted crackers
Directions
- In a small bowl, beat cream cheese. Stir in the cheddar cheese,
- onion, Worcestershire sauce and salad dressing mix.
- Shape into 1-in. balls; roll in nuts. Chill until serving. Serve with
- crackers.
- Yield: 2 dozen.
Nutrition Facts: 1 appetizer (calculated without crackers) equals 84 calories, 8 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 15 mg cholesterol, 142 mg sodium, 2 g carbohydrate, trace fiber, 3 g protein.