Best Mini Cheese Balls Weight Watchers Recipes

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MINI CHEESE BALLS



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     appetizer

Time 4h

Yield 24 1-inch balls

Number Of Ingredients 0

Steps:

  • Mix 8 ounces softened cream cheese with 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1/2 teaspoon grated lemon zest and 1 cup shredded firm cheese (like cheddar, parmesan, pepper jack or gouda); season with salt and pepper. With moistened hands, form into 1-inch balls, chill 4 hours, then roll in toppings. Here we used chopped pistachios, chives, tarragon, hulled pumpkin seeds, bacon with paprika, almonds, and black and white sesame seeds.

DILLY MINI CHEESE BALLS



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??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the cheesy, salty flavor, and adults appreciate how easy they are to make. -Carole Lanthier, Courtice, Ontario

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 15m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1-1/2 cups sharp shredded cheddar cheese
1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
2 green onions, finely chopped
2 tablespoons mayonnaise
1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
1 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup minced fresh parsley
Pretzel sticks or assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a small mixing bowl, combine the first 6 ingredients. Shape tablespoons of cheese mixture into balls. Roll in walnuts and parsley. Cover and refrigerate for 20 minutes before serving. Serve with pretzel sticks or crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 56 calories, Fat 5g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 65mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI CHEESE BALLS



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These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary and/or paprika to add even more flavor. -J. Spivey, Ennice, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 36 cheese balls

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
Optional toppings: Toasted sesame seeds, minced fresh rosemary and paprika
Optional garnishes: Halved rye crisps and rolled tortilla chips

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine cheeses. Shape into 36 balls; roll balls in toppings as desired. Cover and refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. To serve, if desired, press a rye crisp or rolled corn chip into the top of each cheese ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 47 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 13mg cholesterol, Sodium 61mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

MINI-CHEESE BALLS - WEIGHT WATCHERS



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For a colorful and tasty presentation, roll these cheese balls in paprika or black pepper. Or roll them in 1/2 cup chopped almonds. Each serving is 1 mini-cheese ball with 1 bagel chip. Make this recipe up to 2 days ahead. This recipe has a 1 point value per serving. I found this recipe in a Weight Watchers magazine. I have not tried this recipe, but I'm posting it for safe keeping.

Provided by internetnut

Categories     Weeknight

Time 15m

Yield 8 balls, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup shredded low-fat cheddar cheese
3/4 cup low fat 2% cottage cheese
1 tablespoon horseradish mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne
8 ounces fat free cream cheese, cut up and softened
1/4 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (not packed in oil)
9 .oz dry vegetable soup mix (1 package)
1/2 cup chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
8 bagel chips or 8 French bread, slices

Steps:

  • Puree the cheddar, cottage cheese, mustard, and cayenne in a food processor. Add the cream cheese, tomatoes, and soup mix; process until blended. Transfer the cheese mixture to a medium bowl. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  • Sprinkle half the parsley on a sheet of plastic wrap. Drop the cheese mixture by 1/4 cupfuls on the parsley making a total of 8 mounds. Sprinkle with the remaining parsley. Gently roll each mound into a ball, pressing the parsley so that it adheres. If making ahead, cover and refrigerate overnight. Serve with the bagel chips.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.6, Fat 2.1, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 7.5, Sodium 336.6, Carbohydrate 3.6, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.9, Protein 9.5

MAKE-AHEAD MINI CHEESE-BACON BALLS



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These are easy to make, try different flavors of cream cheese and use cheddar cheese in place of the mozza! Servings are only estimated, it will depend on the size you shape the balls. These will freeze well for up to 2 weeks!

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories     Cheese

Time P1D

Yield 40-50 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 (250 g) container philadelphia cream cheese spread (use herb and garlic flavour)
1 (400 g) package shredded mozzarella cheese
1/4 cup finely crumbled cooked bacon
2 tablespoons green onions, finely chopped
1 pinch italian seasoning
hot sauce (optional)
3/4 cup finely ground walnuts

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the cream cheese with mozzarella cheese until well blended.
  • Add in the crumbled bacon, green onion and pinch Italian seasoning; mix to combine.
  • Add in hot sauce to taste (if using).
  • Shape the mixture into 40-50 balls (using about 2-3 teaspoons filling).
  • Roll into the ground walnuts.
  • Place on a plate/s.
  • Cover tightly with plastic wrap and chill for 24 hours or freeze up to 2 weeks (defrost overnight in refrigerator before serving).
  • Serve on a platter with a long coloured toothpick in the center of each ball.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 62.9, Fat 5.5, SaturatedFat 2.6, Cholesterol 13.5, Sodium 104.9, Carbohydrate 0.8, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 0.4, Protein 3

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