Appetizer for 22
Mini Cheese Balls
Cream cheese, cheddar, sour cream, bacon, cranberries, and seasonings form small chilled bites coated with pecans and parsley.
$1.47for 4 servings
$0.37 per serving$1.47 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 170 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 22servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksGame dayBack to school
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Nuts and seeds$0.70/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.79Typical price |
| Cream cheese$0.30/oz typical | 8 oz | $2.40Typical price |
| Sour cream or plain yogurt$0.14/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.15Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | a little | $0.17Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 3 oz | $0.90Typical price |
| Dried fruit and raisins$0.45/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.56Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | a little | $0.54Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Chips, pretzels, popcorn$0.22/oz typical | 11 oz | $2.42Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.06 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Asian sauces and pastesDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup pecans (optional)
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese
- 2 tbsp sour cream
- 3/4 tsp worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 green onion
- 3/4 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup bacon bits
- 1 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 22 pretzel sticks (optional)
Steps
- Toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 5 minutes, cool them, and chop them finely.
- Beat the cream cheese, sour cream, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, cheddar, green onion, cranberries, bacon, and parsley until combined for 15 minutes.
- Cover the mixture and chill it in the refrigerator for 120 minutes.
- Shape the mixture into 22 small balls, roll them in the chopped pecans, and press in pretzel sticks if using during 20 minutes.
- Chill the cheese balls for 10 minutes before serving.
Swaps
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Sour cream or plain yogurt for Yogurtabout $0.02/oz less at typical prices
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