26 Cheese Ball Recipes For every Occasion
Looking for crowd pleasing cheese ball recipes for any occasion? These recipes are the perfect make and take dish for dinners, holiday parties and more! For more great recipes see my Appetizer page.
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Are you looking for the perfect party appetizer? Well look no further! Cheese balls are a classic that never goes out of style. Whether you’re hosting a summer barbecue or throwing a fancy dinner or holiday party, these cheese ball recipes will be sure to wow your guests.
Cheese Ball Recipes
This list has holiday cheese balls, mini cheese balls, classic cheese balls and my favorite, cheeseballs with bacon!
Ingredients Used in Cheese Balls:
There are lots of different ingredients you can use to make cheese balls. Here are some of the most popular ones you can try.
- Creamy cheese base: cream cheese, goat cheese and other soft cheeses.
- Cheese mix ins: bacon, shredded cheese, jalapeños, green peppers, chives, pomegranate, cranberries, spinach, artichokes, honey, cilantro, ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, Worcestershire sauce and more!
- Toppings: pecans, walnuts, almonds, breadcrumbs, bacon crumbs, green onions.
Bacon Cheddar Chive Mini-Cheeseballs
Bacon and cheddar are always good together, but adding chives? What a tasty combo for cheese balls
Easy Cheese Ball Recipe with Cream Cheese, Bacon & Green Onion
Bacon and green onion come together to make a creamy, dreamy cheese ball everyone will want to try!
Mini Holiday Cheese Balls With Goat Cheese
These mini cranberry cheese balls are elegant and delicious for a perfect party appetizer.
Christmas Cheese Ball Wreath
This wreath is just so jolly! Make this for a spread that everyone will love.
Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
This idea is the most festive way to serve cheese ball. Everyone is sure to gather around this holiday tree!
Honey Goat’s Cheese Ball Recipe
Super easy 4 ingredient cheese ball with honey!
Hedgehog Cheeseball With Almonds
This cheese ball is so cute you might not want to eat it, but, it is so tasty you won’t be able to resist!
Maple Roasted Pecan Cheese Ball
This gorgeous holiday cheese ball has white cheddar, jalapeños, spring onions, pomegranate, cilantro and pecans.
Parmesan Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
Parmesan cheese and ranch go together so well in this cheese ball recipe! This is a great option for your Christmas party.
Cheese Ball Bites
These adorable bite sized balls are made with bacon, chives, cheddar and pecans!
Pecan Jalapeno and Gouda Cheese Ball
Football shaped spicy cheeseball with jalapenos and gouda!
Pinecone Cheese Ball with Almonds
Gorgeous pinecone cheese balls with ham, jalapeno, cumin, Colby Jack cheese and almonds.
Festive Ranch Bacon Cheese Ball
Girls night favorite recipe! Applewood bacon, green onions, zesty ranch, cheese and walnuts.
Cheese Ball Recipe
This cheeseball is loaded with white cheddar and crunchy nuts for a perfect holiday appetizer.
Football Shaped Cheese Ball Appetizer
Filled with onion and chive dip loaded with bacon and cheese!
Spinach Artichoke Cheese Ball
Spinach and artichoke take this cheese ball to the next level. This is so delicious!
Bourbon Bacon Jam Cheese Ball
Set things off just right with the addition of bourbon to your holiday cheese ball. It has such a tasty flavor!
Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Nuts
Goat cheese is the way to make a cheese ball a yes please ball for holiday parties!
The Most Amazing Cheese Ball with Dried Beef
This easy cheese ball is made with dried beef, green onions, and pecans.
Vegan Cheese Ball
Vegan ingredients in this cheese ball are cashews for the cheese and mixed with cranberries and nuts.
Ham and Cheddar Cheese Ball
Ham, cheese, onions and pecan make up this flavorful cheese ball.
Hatch Green Chile Cheese Ball
Fun festive Mexican cheese ball with Hatch chilis, cheddar, pepper jack cheese, cumin and chili powder.
Classic Cheese Ball Recipe
Simple classic recipe with blue cheese, ranch and pecans.
Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball: A No-Fuss Party Hit
Blended cheese ball with salmon, lemon and cream cheese!
Veggie Ranch Cheese Ball
Yumy cheese bal with ranch seasoning and veggies like broccoli, carrots and squash!
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Cheese balls are the perfect appetizer to bring a party to life. Not only are they delicious and easy to make, but they also add a fun twist that everyone will love. Plus, you can customize them by adding your own unique ingredients. I really is the best make and take app for parties.
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