# Ingredient List:
→ Cheese Mixture
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, finely shredded
03 - 2 tablespoons chives, finely chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
05 - 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
06 - 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
08 - Pinch of salt
→ Coating & Decoration
09 - 1/2 cup finely chopped toasted pecans
10 - 1/2 cup finely chopped parsley or fresh dill
11 - 24 mini pretzel sticks
12 - 24 small rosemary leaves (optional)
# Directions:
01 - In a medium bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, chives, Worcestershire sauce, Dijon mustard, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Using a teaspoon, scoop generous amounts of the mixture and shape into small ovals or acorn-like forms by hand.
03 - Roll the upper half of each cheese shape in chopped pecans, pressing gently to adhere; then roll the bottom half in chopped parsley or dill for color contrast.
04 - Insert a mini pretzel stick into the top of each cheese ball to mimic an acorn stem and optionally top with a small rosemary leaf.
05 - Place the acorn cheese bites on a serving dish and refrigerate for at least 15 minutes to firm the texture before serving.
