So, say someone was going to an Easter brunch and needed a little something to contribute to the feast of the bunnies. Something a little savory, easy to whip up because that egg hunt takes some time to finish, and a dish that lets guests sneak a few bites popped right into their mouths in between sneaks of the chocolate-covered eggs that ‘somehow’ found their way into the palms of their hands.
I won’t be partaking of tulips and Easter Ham at a loved ones home this Easter, unless you count your loved ones as those who are bellied up to the sounds of ringing slot machines and the hoots and hollers of winners at the roulette wheel. But I bet I will find a buffet that will offer a little something to snack on, although nothing is as good as a home cooked meal made with love.
Unless its the 943,287 desserts that the hotel buffet offers up. That I most likely won’t pass by without taking full advantage of as I plot my escape plan to take another spin on the Wheel of Fortune machine. I can hear it now…”Wheel. Of. FOOOOOORRTUUNE.” It’s my Vegas vice. What can I say…
These little Mini Blue Cheese Balls are easy. Easy to make, easy to eat. Pair them with apple slices, dried fruit or some savory rosemary crackers to compliment the blue-ness and the savory side. And of course champagne. What’s a brunch without a little clink of the champs?
Mini Blue Cheese Balls
PrintIngredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese , at room temperature
- 6 tablespoons ¾ stick unsalted butter, at room temperature
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- ½ teaspoon white pepper
- 4 ounces ⅔ cup Blue Cheese, crumbled
- 1 4-ounce can chopped black olives
- 2 green onions , chopped
- 6 ounces 1 ½ cup White Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup pecans , chopped and toasted
Instructions
- Add cream cheese, butter, Worcestershire sauce and pepper to large bowl. Mix with hand mixer for 1-2 minute or until smooth and well combined. Add crumbled Blue Cheese, olives, onions and and White Cheddar cheese and mix well.
- Prepare a baking sheet with wax paper or parchment. Roll cheese mixture into 1-inch balls and roll in toasted pecans and place on baking sheet. Refrigerate for 1 hour or up to overnight. Serve chilled or at room temperature with crackers or apples.
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Thank you very much. I don’t know if I can make it. It looks good
Stephie @ Eat Your Heart Out
I will not make a joke about blue balls, it just wouldn’t be appropriate…I will not…
…apologies for my inappropriate brain. To be fair, there’s nothing I love more than a good cheese ball. Yum.
heidi
Oh, you are not the only one to go there :)
Azzira
This is fantastic stuff heidin great job.
Fish store
ashley - baker by nature
How am I just finding this amazing blog of yours?! I’m love struck.
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen
I’m a Miracle Whip gal and my husband is Hellman’s guy all the way. So we keep both in the house…and rarely get through a bottle before it expires lol
Kathryn
Belated thanks for the hot cross bun love! I hope you and your family have had a wonderful Easter : )
Ali | Gimme Some Oven
These blue cheese balls sound completely addictive. YUM!
And I’m excited to be participating in the Food Bloggers Against Hunger. Awesome.
Have a great time in Vegas!! :)
Karista @ Karista's Kitchen
Well aren’t these just the cutest!! I’d eat these for dinner :)
Laura (Tutti Dolci)
Love those cheese bites!
Tieghan
LOVE the blue cheese balls! Oh and Joy’s video made my week!
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
Brilliant! I can definitely see myself making these mini cheese balls for parties, thanks Heidi!
Nicole Gulotta
Thank you so much for helping spread the word about Food Bloggers Against Hunger, and I’m so excited you’ll be joining!
Elizabeth @Mango_Queen
These mini cheese balls are fantastic ! I must try this one. Thanks for sharing these and the Fiday faves! Have a great Easter weekend!
Stefanie @ Sarcastic Cooking
Have fun in Vegas! Win big! These little bites are so cute. I think in fact I am making them for an app! My little mini Grandma will love these. Also thanks for the blogging tips and Joy’s videos… Ugh, so gorgeous and inspiring!
Cassie | Bake Your Day
I’m more of a mayo girl than Miracle Whip. My husband is a Helman’s-only kind of person so that’s what we buy. I’d probably not turn down egg salad, regardless!
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
The mini blue cheese balls are such a great idea! I love it!
Bev @ Bev Cooks
LOVE the eggs. LOVE the balls. Loved loved loved Joy’s video. That girl just does it.
Happy Easter, Heidi!