Hair Balls

Get ready to indulge in the savory perfection of "Hair Balls," a quick and easy cheese ball recipe that’s perfect as an appetizer or snack for any occasion. These bite-sized delights are loaded with rich shredded cheddar and nutty Parmesan, brightened with the freshness of parsley and chives, and baked to golden, cheesy goodness in just 12 minutes. Made with simple pantry staples like flour, baking powder, and milk, these fluffy and flavorful cheese bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasers. Whether served warm straight from the oven or alongside your favorite dipping sauces, "Hair Balls" deliver a melt-in-your-mouth combination of cheesy, herby, and buttery bliss. Ideal for game days, parties, or an irresistible treat for cheese lovers, they’re as easy to make as they are to devour!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:27 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground black pepper
• 1 cup Shredded cheddar cheese
• 0.5 cup Grated Parmesan cheese
• 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley, chopped
• 1 tablespoon Fresh chives, chopped
• 0.75 cup Milk
• 2 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, and ground black pepper.

Step 3

Fold in the shredded cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, chopped parsley, and chives until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Gradually add the milk and melted butter to the dry ingredients, stirring until a sticky dough forms.

Step 5

Using a tablespoon or cookie scoop, scoop out portions of the dough and roll them into small, 1-inch balls using your hands.

Step 6

Place the dough balls onto the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the cheese balls are golden on the outside and tender inside.

Step 8

Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving warm. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(501.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1349.2

Total Fat 76.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 49.2g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.1g
Cholesterol 239.5mg	0%
Sodium 3115.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 107.5g	0%
Dietary Fiber 3.7g	0%
Total Sugars 9.3g
Protein 63.3g	0%

Vitamin D 80.5IU	0%
Calcium 1519.7mg	0%
Iron 6.3mg	0%
Potassium 501.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.2%

Protein: 18.5%

Carbs: 31.3%