Fall Savory Acorn Cheese Bites (Printable Version)

Bite-sized acorn-shaped cheese balls coated with nuts and herbs, ideal for autumn gatherings and festive snacking.

# The Ingredients You'll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Pinch of salt

→ Coating & Decoration

09 - 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley or fresh dill
11 - 24 mini pretzel sticks
12 - 24 small rosemary leaves (optional)

# Step-by-Step Instructions:

01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, chives, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, pepper, and salt until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Scoop out heaping teaspoons of the mixture and mold each into small oval or acorn shapes using your hands.
03 - Press the top half of each cheese bite into chopped pecans and the bottom half into parsley or dill for color contrast.
04 - Insert one mini pretzel stick into the top of each cheese bite to simulate an acorn stem; optionally add a rosemary leaf.
05 - Place the finished bites on a serving platter and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm up and enhance texture.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Perfect for autumn gatherings
  • Festive and bite-sized
02 -
  • Contains dairy and tree nuts
  • Use gluten-free pretzels for GF option
03 -
  • Use softened cream cheese for smooth mixing
  • Chill cheese balls before serving for best texture
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