Cheese Ball Recipes

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Carrot Cake Cheese Ball

1 review

More sweet than it is salty, our carrot cake cheeseball is a fun, new way to eat dessert first! —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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I Made The Pioneer Woman’s Cheese Ball Recipe—and It’s Perfect for Every Party

This Pioneer Woman cheese ball recipe is easy to make—and it's loaded with cheddar, bacon and ranch!


Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls

These personal-size cheese balls are such a pleasure to pass around at a party. They’re much easier to eat than...


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Top 10 Cheese Ball Recipes That Will Make Your Next Party a Hit

Whether savory or sweet, these top-rated cheese ball recipes are ideal for parties (even a party of two!).


Mini Cheese Balls

3 reviews

These mini cheese balls are the perfect quick appetizer for any party. Roll them in toasted sesame seeds, fresh rosemary...

Dilly Mini Cheese Balls

1 review

??These mini cheese balls are perfect for any gathering, no matter what time of year it is! Kids love the...


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Pumpkin Cheese Ball

4 reviews

No one will guess that this make-ahead pumpkin cheese ball has pumpkin in it, but that subtle ingredient lends harvest...

Crab-Brie Cheese Ball

This is no ordinary cheese ball! The phyllo-wrapped, baked Brie always wows the crowd at parties I host for the...


Christmas Cheese Ball

15 reviews

"This rich cheese spread is delicious and wonderfully attractive," says Esther Shank of Harrisonville, Virginia.


Turkey Cheese Ball

25 reviews

While the real bird is roasting, you can present your guests with this tasty Thanksgiving turkey. It also makes for...


Dilly Cheese Ball

4 reviews

My whole family devours this herby cheese spread—even my son, the chef. Serve it with your favorite crackers. —Jane Vince,...

Christmas Cheese Balls

6 reviews

Christmas at our house just wouldn't be complete without these rich cheese balls. Friends and family ask for them every...


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Bacon, Cheddar and Swiss Cheese Ball

13 reviews

When it’s time for a party, everyone always requests this ultimate cheese ball—it’s such an impressive appetizer. And if you’re...


Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

15 reviews

This cheese ball will keep for several days in the refrigerator. It's delicious! I've found it's especially popular at a...


Pineapple Cheese Ball

16 reviews

Pineapple lends a fruity tang to this fun and tasty appetizer. Instead of one large cheese ball, you could make...


Garlic-Parmesan Cheese Ball

4 reviews

This is one of our entertaining mainstays. It complements most meals and is so easy to prepare and dress up...

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

112 reviews

Your guests are in for a sweet surprise when they try this chocolate chip cheese ball—it tastes just like cookie...


Pimiento Cheese Ball

8 reviews

This rich and creamy pimiento cheese ball looks so festive with flecks of green onion and red pimiento dotting with...


Avocado Goat Cheese Truffles

4 reviews

Give guests the VIP treatment with luxurious truffles you can make in your own kitchen. The goat cheese is mild,...


Appetizer Blue Cheese Logs

1 review

Three kinds of cheese and some curry powder make this cheese log a little more lively than most. Swipe it...


Walnut & Fig Goat Cheese Log

Here's a simple spread that calls for only a handful of ingredients. The tablespoon of honey is optional, but I...


Monster Curried Cheese Ball

Don't be afraid of this cheese ball! The combination of the bold chutney and the mellow cheddar and blue cheeses...


Crab Rangoon Cheese Ball

9 reviews

My whole family loves crab rangoon, so I wanted to come up with a healthier version—no deep frying! Word of...


Peanut Butter Cheese Ball

1 review

It's easy to encourage children to eat an apple a day when this creamy peanut butter spread is served with...


Ham Cream Cheese Balls

3 reviews

It seems like I'm always hosting a shower, birthday or other celebration. This spread is fast to fix.

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Sweet Cheese Ball

5 reviews

You’ll need only a few items for this unique cheese ball sent in by Melissa Friend of Oakland, Maryland. Coconut...


Pecan Cheese Logs

2 reviews

Monterey Jack, Colby and cream cheese come together with seasonings to create these logs that everyone will enjoy. Roll them...


Ham-Cheddar Cheese Ball

5 reviews

With the classic combo of ham and cheese, this spread is a year-round favorite at our house. For football parties,...


Snowman Cheese Ball

4 reviews

This frosty fellow is always welcome at a winter gathering, according to Susan Seymour of Valatie, New York. He's very...


Holiday Cheese Ball

1 review

Andrea Bolden from Unionville, Tennessee writes, "With its colorful flecks of green onion and pimiento, this cheese ball is great...


Pumpkin-Shaped Cheese Ball

29 reviews

Everyone will get a kick out of this creamy, savory spread. The zippy cheddar ball can be made a day...