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    You are here Home » Recipes » Appetizer Recipes

    Mini Ham & Cheese Balls

    Published: Nov 13, 2015 · Modified: Nov 17, 2021 · This post may contain affiliate links. · 2 Comments

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    A perfect appetizer for the holidays and a great way to use leftover ham. These Mini Ham & Cheese Balls are great with crackers!

    A perfect use for that leftover ham. Check out this adorable & simple Mini Ham & Cheese Balls Recipe

    We always have ham for Easter & Christmas. Always. It is pretty much the only 2 times a year that I bake a ham. Then, I bake too much and we eat ham for DAYS!!! LOL We love it though. If you bake too much ham like I do, here is a great way to use some of those leftovers with these yummy Mini Ham & Cheese Balls. They are the perfect little appetizer for those holiday guests.

    A perfect use for that leftover ham. Check out this adorable & simple Mini Ham & Cheese Balls Recipe

    Mix all of the ingredients except for the nuts in a large bowl.

    A perfect use for that leftover ham. Check out this adorable & simple Mini Ham & Cheese Balls Recipe

    Use a cookie scoop or a spoon to get a create meatball sized cheese balls. Roll them into the chopped nut mixture and coat them evenly. Place them on a parchment lined pan and into the fridge to chill until you are ready to serve.

    A perfect use for that leftover ham. Check out this adorable & simple Mini Ham & Cheese Balls Recipe

    You can serve these on a platter with a tray of crackers. I love that they are in perfect little individual servings.

    Mini Ham & Cheese Balls

    Amanda@AFewShortCuts.com
    A perfect appetizer for the holidays and a great way to use leftover ham. These Mini Ham & Cheese Balls are great with crackers!
    5 from 2 votes
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    Prep Time 10 mins
    Chill Time 1 hr
    Total Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8 balls
    Calories 268 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • ¾ cup ham diced
    • 8 ounce package of cream cheese room temperature
    • ½ cup cheddar cheese shredded
    • â…“ cup onion diced
    • 1 cup mixed nuts chopped
    • 1 tablespoon spicy brown mustard
    • flat leaf parsley

    Instructions
     

    • Line a small cookie sheet or similar pan with parchment paper. Pulse mixed nuts in a food processor 5 - 6 times, or more if you want a finer blend. Spoon processed nuts into a bowl. Set aside.
    • Into a large bowl combine ham, cream cheese, shredded cheese, diced onion and spicy brown mustard. Mix well into all ingredients are well incorporated.
    • Using a ¼ measuring cup, scoop cream cheese mixture into the palm of your hands. Wearing latex gloves is a must, roll mixture into a ball. Repeat until finished. This should make 7 - 8 balls.
    • Place each one on the parchment paper lined cookie sheet.
    • One by one place a cheese ball into processed nut mixture using a spoon or your fingers press coating into cheese ball mixture. Coat evenly. When finished place Mini Ham Cheese Balls into the refrigerator to chill.
    • Serve.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 268kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 10g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 314mg | Potassium: 201mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 452IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 93mg | Iron: 1mg
    Keyword holiday
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    1. Richard Hicks

      November 13, 2015 at 9:54 pm

      5 stars
      They look great and perfect for party finger food

      Reply
    2. krystel

      November 13, 2015 at 10:46 pm

      5 stars
      this recipe would be nice for a snack as well as a nice treat for a party

      Reply

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