Cream Cheese Balls (Appetizer/Snack)

These cream cheese balls make a great snack as they have some hunger-slaying fat in them. Everyone liked them, but I had to eat them slowly with almonds because they are quite rich. You can add pretty much anything to these- bacon, different kinds of cheese, nuts, etc

1 & 1/2 packages 8 oz. cream cheese
3/4 c. cheddar cheese, shredded
2 Tbsp. dried chives
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 tsp. dried oregano
1 tsp. dried basil

2 Tbsp. grated parmesan
1/4 c. sesame seeds (you may need a bit more)

Soften cream cheese in microwave, mix in next 6 ingredients. Mix the parmesan and seeds in a shallow bowl. Grease your hands. Take a teaspoonful of the cream cheese and roll it to form a ball. Cover it in the seeds and parm. Lay on a baking sheet lined with wax or parchment paper. Repeat until all of the balls are formed. Chill in the freezer for 15-20 minutes and serve, or store in the refrigerator.

I liked these with almonds, but you can serve any nut with it. Here are some ideas for sweet ones:
1. cream cheese with a packet of sugar free strawberry, cherry, raspberry, or blackberry jello covered in sugar free chocolate
2. cream cheese with peanut butter (& chocolate?) and sweetener and roll in peanuts
3. cream cheese mixed with sweetener and cinnamon and a bit of sugar free vanilla pudding mix