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Cheddar Cheese Balls
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Cheddar Cheese Balls

Cheddar Cheese Balls are soft gooey little bites with a crispy outside that kids absolutely cannot stop popping into their mouths. This kid friendly recipe uses simple pantry ingredients and comes together quickly for a crowd-pleasing snack.

4.5
33 min
🍴6 servings
🔥195 cal
🔖Easy
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Crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside these baked cheddar cheese balls are an irresistible kid friendly party snack.

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Nutrition per serving

195Calories
9gProtein
16gCarbs
11gFat
1gFiber

Ingredients

6servings

base

binder

seasoning

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Instructions

1

Make the Dough

Combine cheddar cheese, flour, cold butter, garlic powder, and salt in a food processor and pulse until crumbly then add cold water and blend until dough forms.

2

Roll into Balls

Scoop teaspoon-sized portions of dough and roll them firmly between your palms into smooth balls then place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

3

Chill the Balls

Refrigerate the shaped cheese balls for 15 minutes to help them hold their shape during baking.

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4

Bake Until Golden

Bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 to 18 minutes until lightly golden then cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Substitutions

sharp cheddar cheesemild cheddar or a mix of mozzarella and cheddar for a milder flavor kids love
all-purpose flourgluten-free 1-to-1 flour blend for a gluten-free version

Common mistakes

Skipping the chilling step which causes the cheese balls to spread flat during baking
Using warm butter instead of cold butter which prevents the proper dough texture from forming
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