Lemon-Herb Cheese Bites

Name: Lemon-Herb Cheese Bites
Prep time: 25 min
Total time: 25 min
Yield: 8 - 10 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1/4 c. fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped; 1/4 c. fresh mint, finely chopped; 3 tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives; 2 tbsp. fresh dill, finely chopped; 1 tbsp. finely grated Meyer lemon zest; 1 tbsp. tablespoon pink peppercorns, crushed or chopped; 2 (4-ounce) logs fresh goat cheese; Pretzel sticks, for serving

Bite-sized cheese balls? Yes, please!

By Kate MerkerPublished: Apr 27, 2021

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Becky Luigart-Stayner

Yields:

8 - 10 serving(s)

Prep Time:

25 mins

Total Time:

25 mins

Instead of asking everyone to scrape a bit off of a big, classic cheese ball, let them each have their own! These mini herbed cheese bites are easy to put together and make great cocktail hors d'oeuvres and brunch appetizers.

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Ingredients

1/4 cup fresh flat-leaf parsley, finely chopped
1/4 cup fresh mint, finely chopped
3 Tbsp. finely chopped fresh chives
2 Tbsp. fresh dill, finely chopped
1 Tbsp. finely grated Meyer lemon zest
1 Tbsp. tablespoon pink peppercorns, crushed or chopped
2 (4-ounce) logs fresh goat cheese
Pretzel sticks, for serving

Directions

1. Step 1Combine parsley, mint, chives, dill, lemon zest, and peppercorns in a bowl. With damp hands, roll cheese into balls (about a heaping teaspoon each), then roll in herb mixture, pressing gently to adhere. Serve with pretzel sticks alongside.

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