Cheese Ball Bites

Cheese Ball Bites
Developed by Alyssia Sheikh of Mind Over Munch.
Yields ~36 cheese ball bites.
Ingredients
8 oz cream cheese, softened
2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
⅓ cup Sunsweet® Amaz!n™ Prunes, finely chopped
⅓ cup Sunsweet® Pitted Dates, finely chopped
~2 cups toppings of choice (see below)
~36 skewer garnishes of choice (see below)
Topping Ideas
chopped nuts (pecans, walnuts)
toasted sesame seeds
poppy seeds
sunflower seeds
paprika
fresh herbs, minced (parsley, rosemary)
crushed potato chips
pomegranate arils
Skewer Garnish Ideas
pretzel sticks
rolled tortilla chips
bagel chips or rye chips (halved, if needed)
Directions
In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheese, and dried fruit. Mix well to combine.
Use a cookie scoop or tablespoon to portion and form into balls with your hands.
Roll cheese balls in desired toppings to coat. (You can keep different toppings separate, or you can mix all of them together before rolling.)
Transfer finished cheese balls to a platter or storage container. Chill in the fridge for at least 3 hours or up to overnight.
To serve, skewer each cheeseball with a pretzel stick, rolled tortilla chip, or any crunchy garnish you like!
Yields ~36 cheese ball bites.
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