Herb Cheese Balls
Once you try our Herb Cheese Balls they will be on your table at every party from now on! Try them for yourselves, you won’t be sorry.
Ingredients
- 1 cup Minute® Yellow Rice Cups
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped fresh herbs (such as parsley, chives, and thyme)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Toasted breadcrumbs (for coating)
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Instructions
These Herb Cheese Balls are ready in only six minutes or less and are the perfect appetizer for all your hungry guests!
Step 1
Prepare rice according to package directions. Allow rice to cool.
Step 2
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the cooled rice, cream cheese, cheddar cheese, herbs, lemon zest, Dijon mustard, salt, and pepper. Mix until all ingredients are combined completely.
Step 3
Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
Step 4
On a plate, spread out a layer of toasted breadcrumbs for coating. Roll the cheese ball in the coating until it’s evenly covered.
Step 5
Place the coated cheese ball on a plate or tray and cover it with plastic wrap. Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 1 hour, or until it’s firm and chilled.
Recipe Tip
Sesame seeds, chopped fresh herbs, chopped nuts can also be used as coatings.
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Fast Finger Foods
When you don’t have a lot of time to prepare, Minute® Rice has several appetizer options for you to choose from that are ready in no time! These bite-sized morsels are finger looking good and your guests will definitely be asking for seconds! These Party Peppers, stuffed with Minute® Jasmine Rice, are the ideal finger food. They’ll vanish quickly because they’re made with cream cheese, cheddar, lemon juice, a little paprika, and garlic. Or try our Chicken and Rice Tostadas. They are ready in only 10 minutes and are packed with all your favorite Mexican flavors. Another easy to put together appetizer is our Shrimp & Rice Stuffed Avocado. These simple-to-assemble stuffed avocados are great to take to work or serve as a starter course with supper. The ingredients for this dish are Minute® Rice Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice Cups, baby shrimp, sliced vegetables, and seasonings.
Say Cheese!
One of the most adored and eaten foods in the world is cheese. It’s uncommon to meet someone who doesn’t adore it, crave it, want it, or need it in some way! We break diets because of the gooey, melty stuff, which may also be one of the things that motivates us to get out of bed in the morning. Besides our Herb Cheese Balls, Minute® Rice has several recipes to enjoy for all you cheese lovers out there. Our Mac and Cheese in a Cup is made with milk, Cheddar and cream cheese. The best part about it? All you have to do is pop it in the microwave for 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted to your liking and enjoy! Our Spicy Rice, Bean and Cheese Skillet is packed with all those Mexican ingredients you have been craving (as well as lots of cheese!) and is ready in only 20 short minutes.
