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    Home » Appetizers » Easy Cheese Balls

    Easy Cheese Balls

    Published: Dec 24, 2018 · Modified: Jul 26, 2023 by Wendie · 1 Comment

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    Cheese balls are perfect appetizers for entertaining! Using just a few ingredients they're absolutely delicious!

    Cheese balls are a no fail appetizer. So easy to change up the ingredients to your liking. Whether savory or sweet these cheese balls are sure to be a hit! Perfect for making ahead and having them ready for game-day or a Holiday party.

     

    How to make cheese balls

    • In a large bowl add all the ingredients and mix until combined.
    • Place cheese ball on plastic wrap and form into a ball. Chill 1 hour.
    • On a small plate add coating ingredients and roll the chilled cheese ball until well coated.
    • Serve with crackers

     

     

     

    BACON JALAPENO CHEESE BALL

    Bacon Jalapeno cheese ball is my family's favorite. With just the right amount of spice, coated with pieces of crispy bacon. Makes a delicious spread for crackers, Crostini, or even raw veggies.

    Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball

    Wendie
    Bacon Jalapeno cheese ball is my family's favorite. With just the right amount of spice, coated with pieces of crispy bacon. Makes a delicious spread for crackers, Crostini, or even raw veggies.
    4.34 from 3 votes
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    Prep Time 20 minutes mins
    Chill Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 20 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 133 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 8 ounce cream cheese
    • 1 jalapeno finely diced remove seeds for less heat
    • 1 tablespoon Hidden Valley Ranch dressing
    • 1/4 cup green onions sliced
    • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese

    For the coating

    • 5 slices bacon cooked and chopped

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the cheese ball. Mix until combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
    • On a small plate add the ingredients for the coating. Mix. Roll the cheese ball until covered.
    • Serve with crackers

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gramsCalories: 133kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 213mgSugar: 1g
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    ROASTED GARLIC ONION CHEESE BALL

    Loaded with roasted garlic and sweet caramelized onions this cheese ball does not disappoint! Definitely a favorite for entertaining. No need to waste your money on a pre-made cheese ball. They are so many to make at home.

     

    Roasted Garlic Onion Cheese Ball

    Wendie
    Loaded with roasted garlic and sweet caramelized onions this cheese ball does not disappoint! Definitely a favorite for entertaining. No need to waste your money on a pre-made cheese ball. They are so many to make at home.
    4 from 1 vote
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Inactive Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 156 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounces cream cheese
    • 1 small onion diced
    • 2 tablespoons olive oil
    • 3 tablespoons roasted garlic
    • 1 cup cups monterey jack cheese shredded

    For the coating

    • 1/2 cup pecans chopped

    Instructions
     

    • Heat a skillet to medium high heat. Add diced onions and cook just until beginning to brown about 5 minutes. Add olive oil salt and pepper. Cook another 5 minutes. Set aside to let cool.
    • In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the cheese ball. Mix until combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
    • On a small plate add the ingredients for the coating. Mix. Roll the cheese ball until covered.
    • Serve with crackers

    Notes

    Roast your own garlic- Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Place a whole head of garlic on a large piece of foil, drizzle 1 teaspoon olive oil over the top. Sprinkle salt and pepper. Close foil and bake for 45 minutes or until garlic squeezes out easily.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gramsCalories: 156kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 4gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 116mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1g
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    CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL

    The chocolate chip cheese ball is perfect for the sweet tooth lovers in your life. Tastes just like cookie dough. Packed with cream cheese, chocolate chips, and rolled in crushed pecans. Delicious with regular or chocolate graham crackers.

     

    Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

    Wendie
    The chocolate chip cheese ball is perfect for the sweet tooth lovers in your life. Tastes just like cookie dough. Packed with cream cheese, chocolate chips and rolled in crushed pecans. Delicious with regular or chocolate graham crackers.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Inactive Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 297 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
    • 1/2 cup butter softened
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 3/4 cup powdered sugar
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips

    For the coating

    • 3/4 cup pecans finely chopped
    • 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
    • graham crackers or fruit

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the cheese ball. Mix until combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
    • On a small plate add the ingredients for the coating. Mix. Roll the cheese ball until covered.
    • Serve with crackers

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gramsCalories: 297kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 3gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 128mgFiber: 2gSugar: 19g
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    DILL PICKLE CHEESE BALL

    This dill pickle cheese ball really surprised me. I didn't expect it to be as amazing as it was. Any dill pickle lover is going to fall head over heels in love with this one.

    Dill Pickle Cheese Ball

    Wendie
    This dill pickle cheese ball really surprised me. I didn't expect it to be as amazing as it was. Any dill pickle lover is going to fall head over heels in love with this one.
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    Prep Time 15 minutes mins
    Inactive Time 1 hour hr
    Total Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 140 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 8 ounce cream cheese at room temperature
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 1/2 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
    • 1/2 cup chopped dill pickles
    • 1 tablespoon finely chopped dill
    • 1 tablespoon pickle juice
    • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1/2 teaspoon paprika

    For the coating

    • 5 slices bacon cooked chopped
    • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
    • 2 tablespoons finely chopped dill

    Instructions
     

    • In a large bowl add all the ingredients for the cheese ball. Mix until combined. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for 1 hour.
    • On a small plate add the ingredients for the coating. Mix. Roll the cheese ball until covered.
    • Serve with crackers

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1gramsCalories: 140kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 6gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 313mgSugar: 1g
    Keyword cheese ball
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!


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    1. Tawanna

      December 24, 2019 at 8:29 pm

      Looks delicious...can’t wait tah try it. Thanks

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