By NewsLine Staff
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Thanksgiving is a food lover’s paradise. Even though the turkey and side dishes are the crowning achievements on Thanksgiving, hungry guests will need something to tide them over until the pièce de résistance is ready. In such situations, bite-sized appetizers that are tasty yet not too filling can fit the bill.
Charcuterie boards and tasting menus continue to be all the rage. In addition to a platter of fruit slices, figs, aged cheeses and crostini, treat guests to “Mini Cheese Ball Bites,” which offer various textures and flavors in bite-sized morsels. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy of “Spectacular Spreads: 50 Amazing Food Spreads for Any Occasion” (Rock Point) by Meagan Brown.
Mini Cheese Ball Bites
Makes 12
8 oz. light cream cheese, softened
1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
3 tbsp. drained, chopped pimentos
1 tsp. garlic powder
1 tsp. paprika
Pinch kosher salt
Pinch freshly ground black pepper
½ cup crushed pecans
¼ cup chopped chives
12 pretzel sticks
In a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, cheddar, pimentos, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper until well combined. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Place the crushed pecans and chives in a small bowl. Set aside.
Roll the cheese mixture into 12 one-inch balls. Evenly coat each ball with the pecan-chive mixture. Press a pretzel stick into the top of each cheese ball just before serving. Serve at room temperature or chilled.
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In addition to a platter of fruit slices, figs, aged cheeses and crostini, treat guests to “Mini Cheese Ball Bites,” which offer various textures and flavors in bite-sized morsels.
