Spicy, creamy cheese balls and crunchy pretzel biscuits in party-ready skewers. Zesty, bold flavors meet fun, crisp texture.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Flavorings
02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Snack Coating
07 - 2 cups Flamin Hot corn chips or Flamin Hot Cheetos, crushed into crumbs
→ Biscuits
08 - 12 mini pretzel biscuits or thick pretzel sticks
→ Garnish & Assembly
09 - 12 small wooden skewers or cocktail sticks
10 - Extra chives, for garnish (optional)
# Method:
01 - Combine cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a mixing bowl. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
02 - Shape heaping tablespoons of the mixture into 12 evenly sized balls.
03 - Roll each cheese ball in crushed Flamin Hot corn chips or Cheetos, coating thoroughly and pressing gently to adhere.
04 - Skewer a mini pretzel biscuit or thick pretzel stick onto each wooden stick, then top with one coated cheese ball.
05 - Arrange the completed skewers on a serving platter and sprinkle with extra chopped chives if desired.
06 - Serve immediately, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours for enhanced firmness.
