Cheeseball Bites on Pretzel Stick
Cheeseball Bites on Pretzel Stick are the ultimate crowd-pleasers, combining crunchy pretzel sticks with a creamy, cheesy filling. Perfect for game nights or casual get-togethers, these delightful bites promise an explosion of flavors that will keep your guests coming back for more. Easy to make and endlessly customizable, they are sure to impress at any occasion!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 tbsp fresh chives, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 12 pretzel sticks (sturdy)
- Optional dips: ranch dressing or spicy mustard
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth. Add chopped chives and garlic powder; blend well.
- Roll small portions of the mixture into 1-inch balls.
- Chill the cheeseballs on a parchment-lined tray for 30 minutes to firm up.
- Roll each cheeseball in crushed pretzels until fully coated.
- Insert a pretzel stick into each cheeseball and arrange on a platter.
- Serve with optional dips for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added flavor, swap cheddar for blue cheese or goat cheese. Customize by adding spices like smoked paprika or jalapeños for a kick! These bites can be made ahead of time and refrigerated until serving.