# Components:
→ Dairy
01 - 8 oz cream cheese, softened
→ Flavorings
02 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
03 - 1 tablespoon fresh chives, finely chopped
04 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
05 - 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
06 - Salt and pepper, to taste
→ Snack Coating
07 - 2 cups Flamin Hot corn chips or Flamin Hot Cheetos, crushed
→ Biscuits
08 - 12 mini pretzel biscuits or thick pretzel sticks
→ Garnish and Assembly
09 - 12 small wooden skewers or cocktail sticks
10 - Extra chives, for garnish (optional)
# Directions:
01 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, chives, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper in a medium mixing bowl. Stir with a spatula until smooth and fully integrated.
02 - Scoop out heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into 12 uniform balls.
03 - Place crushed Flamin Hot chips or Cheetos in a shallow dish. Roll each cheese ball in crumbs, pressing gently for thorough coverage.
04 - Skewer one pretzel biscuit onto each wooden stick or cocktail pick, then top with a coated cheese ball.
05 - Arrange all assembled skewers attractively on a serving platter. Garnish with additional chives if desired.
06 - Serve immediately for optimal pretzel crispness, or refrigerate for up to 2 hours before serving.
