Holidays & Events

It’s time to celebrate! Get inspired to go above-and-beyond with our special recipes for holidays and events that take you from appetizers to dessert.

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Dried Cranberry Sharp Cheddar Cheese Balls

These personal-size cheese balls are a pleasure to pass around a party. They’re much easier to eat than their large-scale counterparts. And with their bacon, pecans and berries, they’re probably more delicious too! —Donna-Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts

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...


Pomegranate Macadamia Cheese Ball

1 review

Cheese balls are a dime a dozen during the holidays, but this one earns points for being posh. It's creamy,...


Deb’s Cheese Ball

Plenty of herbs blend with four kinds of cheese for this scrumptious spread. Using reduced-fat ingredients makes it a little...

Pumpkin Cheese Ball

3 reviews

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


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...

3-in-1 Cheese Ball

2 reviews

Three incredible cheese balls with the flavors of pesto, horseradish-bacon and Gorgonzola make a dazzling display at any get-together. —Taste...


Party Cheese Balls

2 reviews

These tangy cheese balls are guaranteed to spread cheer at your next gathering. The ingredients create a colorful presentation and...


Pineapple Pecan Cheese Ball

14 reviews

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


Savory Cheese Ball

3 reviews

Blue cheese contributes a pleasant, tangy bite and olive a saltiness to this creamy cheese ball recipe. For the optimum...

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...


Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball

111 reviews

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


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...


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,...


Sweet & Savory Pineapple Cheese Ball

7 reviews

One of my favorite dishes in childhood was my mom's pineapple and green pepper cheese ball. Now I make it,...

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,...


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...


Chili Cheese Ball Spread

2 reviews

“Easy to make and easy to spread, this spicy cheese ball was my favorite appetizer that Mom made while I...


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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 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...


Christmas Cheese Ball

15 reviews

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


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...