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 chilled cheese ball until well coated.
- Serve with crackers
BACON JALAPENO CHEESE BALL
Bacon Jalapeno cheese ball is my families 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
Ingredients
- 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
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 home.
Roasted Garlic Onion Cheese Ball
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
Recipe 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.
CHOCOLATE CHIP CHEESE BALL
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
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
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
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
