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Easy Appetizers Perfect for Everyday or Holidays

No matter your plans for the holidays, quick easy appetizers are awesome to have on any day. Kraft has made it super convenient to make everyday delicious and affordable. Check out this tasty cheese balls recipe and find coupons below. Sponsored post by Lunchbox.

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

Quick Easy Appetizers – Savory Mini Cheeseballs

I found this Savory Mini Cheese Balls recipe on the Kraft Hub. It took about 35 minutes to make and makes 12 servings of 2 tbsp each. You can serve them with really any type of cracker but we particularly like them with pitas or table water crackers.

They are also the perfect dish to bring to a holiday party since they are so easy to make, and are sure to please a crowd.

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

Ingredients:

  • 1 1/2 (8 oz) packages PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese
  • 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds
  • 1 tsp poppy seeds
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced, divided
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped fresh parsley
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 tsp finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped dried cranberries
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped PLANTERS Pecans

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Instructions:

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

  • Combine sesame seeds with poppy seeds in a small bowl.
  • Chop pecans and cranberries. Combine in a small bowl.
  • Finely chop the fresh herbs. Combine in a small bowl.

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

  • Mince the garlic, divide in half. Mix half into the seed mixture and 1/2 with the fresh herb mixture.

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

  • Cut the cream cheese into 6 equal sections.
  • Roll each section into a ball.
  • Coat 2 balls in each of the 3 mixtures.

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

  • Serve with crackers, or cover and refrigerate. (Best if served within 2 days.)

Savory Mini Cheese balls recipe make for quick easy appetizers

These are a great way to incorporate some flavor variety into your cheese platter. Plus, they’re very colorful and add a great look to your appetizer table. They also smell fresh and delicious.

What are your favorite quick easy appetizers to make?

Sarah L

Saturday 6th of February 2016

And I'm making them today for tomorrow's big game.

Sarah L

Thursday 14th of January 2016

These will be good for the football party on Sunday. Thanks.

Megin

Friday 8th of January 2016

Oh My Gosh these looks so good!

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Julie Waldron

Wednesday 6th of January 2016

These look so good! I like serving cheese balls as appetizers for Christmas & New Years. Thanks for sharing!

Clo Nevaeh

Tuesday 5th of January 2016

These cheese balls look really yummy. I love anything cheese! I love the nice touch with the sesame and poppy seeds!