Mini Cajun Chicken Cheese Balls Platter
Individual-sized cheeseballs are an easy, make-ahead appetizer that's perfect for game day, holiday gatherings, cocktail parties, or brunch with friends.
Ingredients
TO MAKE THE CAJUN CHICKEN CHEESE BALLS:
- 8 oz. Cream Cheese, softened
- 2 tbsp. Olive Oil
- 1 lb. Ground Chicken
- 2 tbsp. Blackening or Cajun Seasoning, divided
- 1/4 tsp. Garlic Powder
- 1 tsp. Worcestershire Sauce
- 2 oz. Mild Cheddar Cheese, grated (1/2 cup)
- 2 Green Onions, sliced
- 3/4 cup Chopped Bell Peppers
- 1/4 cup Corn Kernels
- 1/2 sleeve Ritz Crackers, crushed
SUGGESTED FOR SERVING:
- Celery
- Carrots
- Hearty Potato Chips
- Hearty Crackers
Instructions
- Set the cream cheese out on the countertop to come to room temperature while you prepare the other ingredients.
- Add oil to a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute the chicken and 1 tablespoon of blackening or Cajun seasoning until fully cooked. Set aside in the refrigerator to cool for about 10 minutes.
- Add the cream cheese, remaining blackening or Cajun seasoning, garlic powder, Worcestershire, cheddar, green onions, bell peppers, and corn into a large mixing bowl along with the cooled chicken. Gently fold all ingredients together until well combined.
- Crush the crackers and pour them onto a plate. Take the cheese ball mixture and roll them into 16 mini cheese balls. Roll each cheese ball in the crushed crackers and set aside. Once all have been coated, place in the refrigerator in an airtight container if you’re prepping ahead.
- When you’re ready to serve, set the cheeseballs on a platter with the suggested serving suggestions.