Mini Ham and Cheese Balls
These cute, yummy little ham and cheese balls will be a hit at your next party!
Servings: 8 mini cheese balls
Calories: 268kcal
Ingredients
- 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
Instructions
- 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!
Nutrition
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