Chili Cheese Balls
Yield: 40-45 cheese balls
Cook Time: None.
Tips:
See recipe description for various coatings for cheese balls.
Suggestion: Delicious as appetizers for parties, holidays or any events, or for snacking anytime.
Chili Cheese Balls are perfect served as appetizers or snacks for parties, holidays or anytime,
and are delicious on their own or served with assorted crackers. These easy appetizers have a wonderful texture with a mildly tangy seasoning, giving them a fun and festive flavor that pleases all ages. Chili Cheese Balls consist of shredded Monterey jack cheese, mozzarella cheese and cream cheese, and are seasoned with chili powder, Dijon mustard, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder.
To add more versatility and color to these mini cheese ball appetizers, you can coat them with any variety of ingredients, such as finely chopped nuts, (walnuts, almonds, pecans, etc.), toasted sesame seeds, finely diced olives (green or black), finely diced black or colored peppercorns, diced sun-dried tomatoes and more! Whip up a batch of these impressive and tasty cheese snacks and watch them disappear!
Ingredients
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon oil
- 1/4 cup canned diced green chiles
- 4 eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup fine dry bread crumbs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon pepper
- 1/8 teaspoon (or 2-3 shakes) Tabasco or other hot pepper sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped parsley
Directions
Preheat oven to 325° F.
In a skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic. Sauté until tender (about 1-3 minutes). Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add onion and garlic and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into a greased 7 or 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the center feels firm and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before cutting into 16 squares (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches each).
In a skillet, heat oil and add onion and garlic. Sauté until tender (about 1-3 minutes). Set aside.
In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining ingredients. Add onion and garlic and stir to combine.
Pour mixture into a greased 7 or 8-inch square baking pan. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until the center feels firm and a toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Allow to cool for 3-5 minutes before cutting into 16 squares (about 1 1/2 to 2 inches each).
