16 Best Cheese Ball Recipes: From Classic to Crazy!
FEBRUARY 20, 2023
CHEESE BALL
BEST
Cheese balls have been a party favorite for years, but why stop at the ordinary? We have taken the classic cheese ball recipe and added a little extra cheese, a little extra flavor, and a lot of inspiration. From vegan cheese ball recipes to jalapeno bacon or everything bagel, these recipes will make your cheese ball stand out from the crowd.
With 13 recipes to choose from, you'll never run out of ideas for cheese ball appetizers. Whether you're looking for something to serve at a family gathering, a potluck dinner, or just an after-work snack, these cheese ball recipes are sure to hit the spot. Pick up your favorite cheese and get rolling — we guarantee your guests will be impressed.
Recipes By Carina
Cranberry and Pecan Cheeseball Recipe
This Cranberry and Pecan cheeseball is the perfect addition to your holiday table this year. It’s so easy to make in advance and just pull out of the fridge when you’re ready to serve.
1
313
10
15 min
TOTAL TIME
741
CALORIES
$2.62
PER SERVING
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Country Living
Herbed Cheese Ball
This Herbed Cheese Ball is delicious, looks great, and serves a crowd. We'll show you how to make it so that you can use the foolproof recipe for all your Christmas party needs .
1
930
43
2 hr
TOTAL TIME
264
CALORIES
$1.56
PER SERVING
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The Kitchen Divas
Blue Cheese Ball With Bacon
Blue Cheese Ball with bacon is smooth, creamy and delicious. A flavorful spread that is the perfect appetizer for parties, potlucks or any occasion.
92
1
2 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
303
CALORIES
$1.07
PER SERVING
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Bruschetta Cheese Ball
My Bruschetta Cheese Ball is like biting into a ray of Italian sunshine. It's the perfect appetizer to add to your next gathering.
1
25 min
TOTAL TIME
245
CALORIES
$0.84
PER SERVING
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Well Plated
Cream Cheese Ball
The best easy cream cheese ball with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, strawberry preserves and spices, then rolled in chopped pecans. It disappears at parties!
13
811
15
1 hr 30 min
TOTAL TIME
251
CALORIES
$1.09
PER SERVING
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Delicious Table
Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
Serve a pumpkin-shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball Fall appetizer for your next party, it's always a hit! Easy to make-ahead in 15 minutes, chill, and take to a party. This cheeseball makes a wonderful Thanksgiving appetizer!
4
1,464
15 min
TOTAL TIME
268
CALORIES
$1.23
PER SERVING
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Strawberry Cheddar Cheese Ball
A delightful and easy-to-make cheese ball, featuring the perfect combination of strawberry sweetness and sharp cheddar cheese, covered in chopped toasted pecans. Ideal for your next gathering or party!
3
7 min
TOTAL TIME
311
CALORIES
$0.84
PER SERVING
Ingredients
Directions
7 STEPS
1
In a food processor, combine the cream cheese and strawberry preserves, and process until smooth and creamy.
2
Add the garlic powder, kosher salt, hot sauce, and shredded cheddar cheese to the food processor, and process until well blended.
3
Lay a large sheet of plastic wrap on the counter, then transfer the cheese mixture onto the center of the plastic wrap, shaping it into a round mound.
4
Wrap the edges of the plastic around the cheese mound, sealing it and encouraging it to form a ball. Refrigerate the wrapped cheese ball for at least 1 hour or overnight.
5
Before serving, mix the pre-toasted chopped pecans and fresh parsley together on a plate. Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it into the pecan mixture, ensuring it's well coated.
6
Carefully transfer the coated cheese ball onto a serving plate.
7
Serve the cheese ball with crackers or baguette slices.
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The Recipe Critic
Jalapeño Bacon Cheeseball
Jalapeno Bacon Cheese Ball is a creamy, soft cream cheese ball mixed with a little spice from jalapeños and added spices rolled in crunchy bacon, chopped green onions and salty pecans. This is the perfect holiday appetizer!
4
16,912
3,057
15 min
TOTAL TIME
408
CALORIES
$1.11
PER SERVING
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Food Doodles
Goat Cheese Balls
These delicious goat cheese balls are the perfect appetizer for your next gathering! Made with only 5 simple ingredients, they come together in minutes and are sure to be a hit. Enjoy them as a snack or as part of a cheese plate - they’re sure to be a crowd pleaser!
2
162
697
CALORIES
$3.50
PER SERVING
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Butter With A Side Of Bread
Easy Dessert Cheese Ball
Reese's Dessert Cheese Ball is perfect for parties and so delicious when served with pretzels, apples, or Nilla Wafers. This cream cheese dessert recipe is a festive peanut butter cheese ball that is topped with Reese's Pieces!
1
2 hr 10 min
TOTAL TIME
224
CALORIES
$0.39
PER SERVING
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Sweet T Makes Three
Funfetti Dip Cheese Ball
Use Funfetti cake mix dip to create a dessert cheese ball to feed a crowd.
2
21
25 min
TOTAL TIME
336
CALORIES
$0.73
PER SERVING
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The Stay At Home Chef
Homemade Party Cheese Ball
This Homemade Party Cheeseball doesn’t require any special equipment and takes only 20 minutes or less to make! It is an absolute must for every large gathering, and everyone will want this recipe! 2 flavor variations included for fans of savory and sweet!
2
2,229
59
20 min
TOTAL TIME
183
CALORIES
$1.32
PER SERVING
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Tastes Better from Scratch
Classic Cheeseball
This Classic Cheese Ball recipe makes the perfect party appetizer. A cheese ball made with cheddar cheese, cream cheese, green onion and spices, and coated in chopped pecans.
2,622
19,287
830
15 min
TOTAL TIME
172
CALORIES
$0.49
PER SERVING
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Sprinkle Bakes
Mediterranean Cheese Ball Bites
These bite-size appetizers are loaded with the savory-sweet flavors of Parmesan, bacon, fig and toasted nuts. They make lovely appetizers for holiday cocktail parties, or delicious additions to charcuterie boards.
1
11
1 hr 20 min
TOTAL TIME
807
CALORIES
$4.27
PER SERVING
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Vegetarian Ventures
Pumpkin Cheddar Cheese Ball
This Pumpkin Cheddar Cheese Ball Appetizer Recipe is perfect For Halloween themed parties and any fall entertaining you are planning to do!
1
1
860
CALORIES
$4.17
PER SERVING
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