Cream Cheese Flamin Hot Skewers (Print)

Tangy, creamy bites with fiery Flamin Hot crust and crunchy pretzel biscuits. Savory snack ideal for parties.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 8 ounces 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, to taste
07 - Black pepper, to taste

→ Snack Coating

08 - 2 cups Flamin Hot corn chips or Flamin Hot Cheetos, crushed into crumbs

→ Biscuits

09 - 12 mini pretzel biscuits or 24 to 36 thick pretzel sticks

→ Garnish & Assembly

10 - 12 small wooden skewers or cocktail sticks
11 - Extra chives, for garnish (optional)

# Directions:

01 - Combine softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, fresh chives, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper in a mixing bowl. Mix with a spatula until smooth and homogeneous.
02 - Portion heaping tablespoons of the mixture and roll into 12 uniform balls.
03 - Pour crushed Flamin Hot corn chips or Cheetos into a shallow dish. Roll each cheese ball in the crumbs, pressing gently for an even coating.
04 - Thread one pretzel biscuit or 2 to 3 pretzel sticks onto each wooden skewer and gently place a Flamin Hot coated cheese ball on top.
05 - Arrange all skewers on a serving platter and optionally sprinkle with extra chives. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 2 hours prior to serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Spicy, crowd-pleasing flavor for any event
  • Easy to assemble and vegetarian friendly
02 -
  • These skewers are best assembled just before serving so the pretzels stay crisp
  • Always check snack labels for allergen information on Flamin Hot chips or Cheetos
03 -
  • Add a few drops of hot sauce to the cheese mix for extra heat
  • Substitute pretzel biscuits with thick pretzel sticks if preferred
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