Vintage Cheese Dudes Flat-Lay – Retro Party Spread Recipe

Ingredients

• • 16 ⅞ oz cream cheese, softened
• • 8 ⅞ oz shredded cheddar cheese
• • ⅞ cup breadcrumbs
• • ⅞ cup milk
• • 1 egg, beaten
• • ⅞ tsp garlic powder
• • ⅞ tsp paprika
• • Salt and pepper to taste
• • Cocktail sauce for serving

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, breadcrumbs, milk, egg, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Mix until smooth.

2. 2

   Using a small cookie scoop or tablespoon, form mixture into 1.5-inch balls. Roll each in additional breadcrumbs for extra texture.

3. 3

   Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Place balls on parchment-lined baking sheets. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden brown.

4. 4

   Arrange cooled cheese dudes in a circular pattern on a pastel-colored tablecloth. Add retro elements like cocktail sauce in vintage glassware, dried herbs in small jars, and 1950s-style napkins.