The “Saved By the Bell” actress reveals this easy swap in her latest cookbook.

Its a nice thing to do, but it sometimes gets me in trouble.

For instance, one time, the host said, Can you pick up 20 bags of ice?

Headshot of Tiffani Thiessen on a green speckled background next to an image of seven cheese balls with round crackers and green grapes

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To avoid those assignments, I now ask, Can I bring an appetizer?

After wrapping up the sides and shaping the mixture into a ball, she refrigerates it until firm.

She serves it up with a plate of vegetables, crackers, and chips.

Overhead view of a brown bowl of crunchy mini pretzels on a gray background

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Their airy, crisp texture balances the heavy cheese ball in the most pleasing and craveable way.

If you already have abeloved cheese ball method, this easy upgrade will work with any recipe.

Instead, let your host know youve got the perfect appetizerThiessens Pretzel-Crumb Cheese Ball.

you could offer to pick up the ice, too, but youve been warned.