10+ Cheese Ball Recipes You’ll Love for Every Occasion

Cheese balls are a popular snack for parties or any casual gathering. They’re easy to make and you can customize them with different flavors and ingredients.

Whether you like them savory, spicy, or nutty, cheese balls are a fun and satisfying addition to your snack list.

1) Classic cheddar and cream cheese ball rolled in chopped pecans

Mix sharp cheddar cheese and cream cheese for a simple, tasty cheese ball. Add green onions or scallions for a fresh flavor and season with salt and pepper.

Shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll it in chopped pecans for crunch and a nutty taste.

Chill the cheese ball in the fridge for at least an hour to firm it up. Serve with crackers or fresh veggies.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
• 2 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, salt, and pepper.
2. Mix well until fully blended.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball.
4. Spread chopped pecans on a plate.
5. Roll the cheese ball in the pecans to coat all sides.
6. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill in the fridge for 1 hour before serving.

2) Cream cheese and goat cheese with dried cranberries and walnuts, drizzled with honey

Soften cream cheese and mix it with goat cheese for a smooth, tangy base. Add dried cranberries and chopped walnuts for sweetness and crunch.

Shape the mixture into a ball. Drizzle honey on top before serving for a touch of natural sweetness.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
• 4 oz goat cheese
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1-2 tbsp honey

Cooking Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese and goat cheese until smooth.
2. Fold in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.
3. Shape mixture into a ball and place on a serving plate.
4. Drizzle honey over the top before serving.

3) Cheese ball with cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, and ranch dressing mix

Start with softened cream cheese as your base. Add shredded cheddar cheese for extra flavor.

Mix in ranch dressing mix for a tangy, herby taste. Stir in crispy bacon pieces for a smoky crunch.

Shape the mixture into a ball and chill it in the fridge to firm up. Serve with crackers, veggies, or bread.

Ingredients:

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 packet ranch dressing mix
• 6 slices cooked bacon, crumbled

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese and ranch dressing mix.
2. Add cheddar cheese and half of the crumbled bacon. Mix well.
3. Shape mixture into a ball and roll in remaining bacon if desired.
4. Wrap and chill for at least 1 hour in the fridge (35°F/2°C).
5. Serve with crackers or veggies.

4) Cheddar, cream cheese, bell pepper, scallions, and Worcestershire sauce blend

Mix cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until smooth. Add chopped bell pepper for crunch and flavor.

Chop scallions and add them for a mild onion taste. Mix in Worcestershire sauce for extra depth.

Shape the mixture into a ball and chill it before serving.

Ingredients

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
• 2 tablespoons chopped scallions
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

Cooking Instructions

1. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.
2. Stir in bell pepper, scallions, and Worcestershire sauce.
3. Shape the mixture into a ball.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours before serving.

5) Garlic and hot sauce seasoned cream cheese and cheddar ball

Combine cream cheese and cheddar cheese for a creamy base. Add garlic and hot sauce for a spicy kick.

Shape the mixture into a ball and coat it with chopped nuts like pecans. The nuts add crunch to the creamy inside.

Prepare this cheese ball ahead of time and keep it chilled until serving.

Ingredients

• 2 packages softened cream cheese
• 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 to 2 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1 to 2 teaspoons hot sauce
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Cooking Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and hot sauce until smooth.
2. Shape the mixture into a ball.
3. Roll the ball in chopped pecans until coated.
4. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

6) Cream cheese mixed with sharp cheddar and rolled in crushed nuts

Combine cream cheese and sharp cheddar for a smooth, flavorful cheese ball. The sharp cheddar adds a nice tang.

Shape the cheese into a ball and chill it to help the flavors meld. Crush your favorite nuts and roll the cheese ball in them for a crunchy coating.

Serve chilled with crackers or veggies.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2/3 cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Cooking Instructions

1. Mix cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.
2. Shape mixture into a ball.
3. Chill for at least 1 hour.
4. Crush nuts finely and place on a plate.
5. Roll chilled cheese ball in nuts until fully covered.
6. Serve with crackers or vegetables.

7) Bacon and shredded cheddar cheese with sour cream and ranch flavor

Mix bacon, sharp shredded cheddar, sour cream, and ranch seasoning for a flavorful cheese ball. The sour cream makes it smooth, and ranch adds tang.

Shape into one big ball or smaller ones. Serve with crackers, chips, or fresh veggies.

Soften the cream cheese and mix it with sour cream and ranch seasoning. Add shredded cheddar and cooked bacon, then chill before serving.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1/2 cup sour cream
• 1 oz dry ranch dressing mix
• 1 cup sharp shredded cheddar cheese
• 6 slices cooked and crumbled bacon

Cooking Instructions

1. Cook bacon until crispy, then crumble it.
2. In a bowl, mix softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning.
3. Stir in shredded cheddar and crumbled bacon.
4. Shape mixture into a ball or smaller balls.
5. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

8) Green onion, cheddar, cream cheese, and spices coated in pecans

Mix cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, and chopped green onions. Add spices like garlic powder and onion powder for extra flavor.

Shape the mixture into a ball and roll it in chopped pecans for crunch. Serve with crackers, bread, or veggies.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 3 green onions, chopped
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1 cup chopped pecans

Cooking Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, and onion powder.
2. Shape the mixture into a ball.
3. Roll the ball in the chopped pecans until fully coated.
4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before serving.

9) Cream cheese and cheddar combined with lemon juice and garlic

Mix cream cheese and sharp cheddar cheese for a creamy base. Add lemon juice for a zing and garlic for extra flavor.

This combination is smooth and perfect for spreading on crackers or veggies. Chill to let the flavors blend before serving.

Ingredients:

• 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder or 2 cloves fresh garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions:

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese until soft.
2. Add shredded cheddar cheese and lemon juice.
3. Stir in garlic powder or fresh garlic.
4. Season with salt and pepper.
5. Mix everything until smooth and fully combined.
6. Form into a ball and chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.

10) Cheese ball with equal parts cream cheese and cheddar with Tabasco

This cheese ball uses equal parts cream cheese and cheddar for a smooth, creamy texture with a sharp bite. Adding Tabasco gives it a spicy kick that warms your taste buds.

Mix the cheeses with a bit of Worcestershire sauce or garlic powder for extra flavor. Roll the mixture in chopped nuts to add crunch and make it look great on any party table.

Serve it with crackers, veggies, or bread for a tasty appetizer.

Ingredients

• 8 oz cream cheese, softened
• 8 oz sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

Cooking Instructions

1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, Worcestershire sauce, and Tabasco.

2. Mix well until smooth.

3. Shape the mixture into a ball.

4. Roll the ball in chopped nuts until fully coated.

5. Chill in the fridge for at least 1 hour before serving.