Recipe For Baked Cheese Balls

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 375F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

In a large mixing bowl, combine the cheddar and monterey jack cheeses all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and cayenne pepper. Use a spatula to fold the ingredients together until a dough forms. It should be slightly sticky and hold together when pressed.

Form the dough into balls that are about 1 tablespoon in size. Set them aside on a separate plate or tray.

In a shallow bowl, whisk the eggs until they are fully beaten. In a separate shallow bowl, combine the panko bread crumbs, parsley, and chives.

Roll each cheese ball first in the beaten eggs and then in the panko breadcrumb mixture. Place them on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Continue until all cheese balls have been coated.

Bake the cheese balls for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown and crispy. Serve warm and enjoy the cheesy, spicy goodness!

What's so great about these Baked Spicy Cheese Balls is that you can customize them to your personal spice level. If you're not a huge fan of heat, you can reduce the cayenne pepper to 1/4 teaspoon or omit it altogether. But for those who love to live on the edge (and in the bathroom), feel free to add a little extra kick to the recipe!