RETETA DE BILUTE DE BRANZA APERITIV
Cheese balls are a quick and elegant no-cook appetizer made with a creamy cheese mixture rolled in various coatings such as seeds, spices, and herbs. Perfect for parties, gatherings, and festive dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 25 cheese balls
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: International
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
200 g telemea cheese (or feta)
200 g cottage cheese
1 tsp Italian herbs
1/2 tsp black pepper
2 tbsp sesame seeds
2 tbsp poppy seeds
1 tbsp paprika
2 tbsp nigella seeds (black cumin)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together telemea cheese and cottage cheese until smooth and well combined.
- Season with Italian herbs and black pepper.
- Shape the mixture into small walnut-sized balls.
- Roll each cheese ball in sesame seeds, poppy seeds, paprika, or nigella seeds for coating.
- Arrange on a serving platter and refrigerate until ready to serve.
Notes
- Add chopped fresh herbs like parsley, dill, or chives for extra freshness.
- Mix in finely chopped nuts such as walnuts or pistachios for crunch.
- Coat with crushed crackers or bread crumbs for a different texture.
- For spice, add garlic powder or chili flakes to the cheese mix.
- Flavored cream cheese can be used instead of cottage cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball
- Calories: 55
- Sugar: 0.5g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 4g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 1g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 10mg
