Mini Goat Cheese Balls Appetizer

Mini Goat Cheese Balls, herbs, soft goat cheese, and pretzels make a fun and easy appetizer. It’s perfect for any party, game day, or just because.

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Cheese Balls, super common and absolutely delicious. Well, we like to have single-serving appetizers at points so we made these Goat Cheese Balls.

They are super easy and tasty! I also love that they are mini, I love mini anything! Appetizers, desserts, you name it! Mini food is super fun.

These are full of flavor the addition of a pretzel “toothpick” just makes this appetizer more fun for a party spread!

It’s always a plus being able to use something in place of utensils, less mess, and no need for your guests to throw anything away.

My absolute favorite thing about these mini cheese balls (other than the creamy goat cheese!) is the garlic and butter croutons that they are rolled in, it really amps up that flavor making them irresistible.

Honestly, I love all things goat cheese, so these, to me, are the perfect bite.

Once you make these Goat Cheese Balls, you will be hooked, and you will want to make them for every gathering: a Holiday party, the Super Bowl, or your favorite Vanderpump Rules watch party!

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• WHY THIS RECIPE WORKS:
• INGREDIENTS NEEDED (SCROLL TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS POST FOR THE FULL RECIPE CARD):
• HOW TO MAKE GOAT CHEESE BALLS:
• FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THIS RECIPE:
• IS THERE OTHER CHEESE I CAN USE?
• WHAT ELSE CAN I ROLL THIS IN?
• WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH CHEESE BALLS?
• ANY ADDITIONS?
• ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?
• HOW TO STORE:
• DANA’S TIPS AND TRICKS:
• Mini Goat Cheese Balls Appetizer

1. They are quick and easy to put together with simple ingredients.
2. Double this recipe to have more on hand for guests – they love finger food!
3. You can add whatever herbs you like to make these your own.

• Goat cheese
• Cream cheese, room temperature
• Scallion
• Parsley
• Pepper
• Garlic and butter croutons
• Pretzel sticks

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1. Line a sheet tray or baking sheet with parchment paper. 
2. Mix the goat cheese, cream cheese, scallions, 1 tablespoon of parsley, and pepper in a medium-sized bowl. Mix with an electric hand mixer until smooth.
3. Taking a tablespoon-sized scoop, roll the mixture into balls and place them on the sheet tray in a single layer.
4. Place the croutons in a food processor, pulse into crumbs.
5. Place the crumbs in a bowl, add the remaining parsley and stir to combine.
6. Roll the cheese balls in this mixture.
7. Place them back on the sheet tray.
8. Insert the pretzel toothpicks, place them on a serving tray, and enjoy.

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IS THERE OTHER CHEESE I CAN USE?

Yes, we love goat cheese because it is flavorful and soft so it works perfectly for this recipe.

Other cheeses you use are cream cheese.

These two are great for the base of your cheese balls. We need a soft cheese so be able to roll into balls.

But adding other cheeses to the cheese balls is amazing, you can use blue cheese, cheddar cheese, manchego, and many more.

WHAT ELSE CAN I ROLL THIS IN?

You can roll in a lot of different things, chopped nuts, crushed crackers, herbs, bacon, etc.

Whatever you think that would pair well with the flavor of your cheese ball will work!

WHAT DO YOU SERVE WITH CHEESE BALLS?

These are mini so you can just pop them into your mouth, but if you want to serve them with other things you can serve them with crackers, pretzels, bread, etc.

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ANY ADDITIONS?

YUP

• Drizzle of Honey: Add a drizzle of honey or hot honey over the mini goat cheese balls for a touch of sweetness that pairs well with the tangy goat cheese.
• Roll in Panko Breadcrumbs: Coat the cheese balls in panko breadcrumbs or panko bread crumbs for added crunch and a golden brown finish if you decide to fry them. Hello, Fried Goat Cheese Balls!
• Fresh Herbs: Mix additional fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary into the goat cheese mixture for extra flavor.
• Sesame Seeds: Roll the cheese balls in sesame seeds for a nutty flavor and interesting texture.
• Add Garlic Powder or Onion Powder: Incorporate garlic powder or onion powder into the cheese mixture for a savory kick.
• Serve with Fresh Fruit: Pair with fresh fruit like grapes or sliced apples on a cheese board for a complete party appetizer.
• Include on a Charcuterie Board: Make them part of a charcuterie board alongside meats and other favorite cheeses.
• Spicy Sage Honey Drizzle: Drizzle with spicy sage honey for a blend of sweet, spicy, and herbal notes.
• Use Flavored Cream Cheese: Substitute plain cream cheese with flavored cream cheese like garlic and herb for extra flavor.
• Top with Black Pepper: Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over for a subtle heat and aroma.

ANY SUBSTITUTIONS?

YUP

• Different Nuts: Roll the cheese balls in crushed nuts like almonds or pistachios instead of croutons for a nut of your choice.
• Use Vegan Butter: Substitute butter-flavored croutons with vegan butter for a vegetarian option.
• Alternate Herbs: Replace flat-leaf parsley with cilantro or chives for a different kind of flavor.
• Croutons: Use regular breadcrumbs if desired.

These can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator where they will last for up to 5 days and possibly longer depending on the expiration date on your cheese.

These can also be frozen, we like to freeze before we roll in the croutons as they store better.

Make your balls up until the point of rolling and store them in a freezer container. They will last for up to 3 months.

Defrost in the refrigerator overnight, roll and serve.

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Looking for that fun, tasty, and easy appetizer that you can bring to all the gatherings?

Then you need to make my Goat Cheese Balls.

If you’ve tried these GOAT CHEESE CHEESE BALLS let me know in the comments how it turned out! You can follow me over on PINTEREST, INSTAGRAM OR FACEBOOK to find some more of our mouthwatering recipes!