Mini Ham and Cheese Balls
Prep: 15 minutes mins
Chill: 2 hours hrs
These cute, yummy little ham and cheese balls will be a hit at your next party!
Servings: 8 mini cheese balls
Calories: 268kcal
Author: Trisha Gilkerson
- 3/4 cup ham diced
- 8 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1/2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
- 1/3 cup vidalia onion diced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons flat leaf parsley chopped
- 1 cup mixed nuts chopped
- 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
Line a small cookie sheet or similar pan with parchment paper. Pulse mixed nuts in a food processor 5 - 6 times, or more if you want a finer blend. Spoon processed nuts into a bowl. Set aside.
Into a large bowl combine ham, cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced onion, parsley and spicy brown mustard. Mix well into all ingredients are well incorporated.
Using a 1/4 measuring cup, scoop cream cheese mixture into the palm of your hands. Wearing latex gloves is a must. Roll mixture into a ball. Repeat until finished. This should make 7 - 8 balls.
Place each one on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
One by one place a cheese ball into processed nut mixture. Using a spoon or your fingers, press the coating onto the cheese ball. Coat evenly. When finished, place Mini Ham Cheese Balls into the refrigerator to chill.
After thoroughly chilled, serve and enjoy!
Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 315mg | Potassium: 199mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 515IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
courses: Appetizer, Snack
cuisine: American
keyword: appetizer, cheese, easy, gluten free, grain free