15 Easy Cheese Ball Recipes
Cheese balls make the perfect appetizer and dips for holidays and parties. Just think delicious cream cheese coated with lots of different nuts, meats, herbs and in a delicious show stopping treat.
Includes recipes suitable for gluten free and vegetarian diets. Weight Watchers points included in some recipes.

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Hi friends, I’ve got some delicious, easy cheese ball recipes for you. Like this easy jalapeno popper cheese ball.
I absolutely love easy appetizers and dips. Making and enjoying these eg dill pickle cheese ball is one of my favorite parts of any holiday celebration.
These treats make a fabulous showstopper at holiday parties, game days, BBQs, picnics, Memorial Day, 4th of July, and anytime family gatherings. Creamy dips in all the ways.
I have rounded up 15 different cheese ball recipe ideas, including bacon ranch cheese balls, easy Christmas cheese balls, Thanksgiving cheese balls, cheese ball recipes with dried beef, and more.
And if you love easy appetizers, please do check out these easy pinwheel appetizers. There is something for everyone.
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Easy Cheese Ball Recipes You’ll Love
Indulge in the ultimate holiday treat with our cranberry pecan cheese ball! Creamy, crunchy, and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s a festive must-have appetizer for your Thanksgiving or Christmas spread or all year round.
Whether you’re hosting a festive holiday get-together or gearing up for the Super Bowl, this Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball crowd-pleasing appetizer is sure to be a hit. It’s not just a dip; it’s a centerpiece, a conversation starter, and a guaranteed favorite at any summer BBQ or backyard bash.
As you know, I love quick, simple, and easy appetizers. Yes, I am a food-loving foodie but when it’s game day or family time I want all my focus time to be on my peeps. So, I love this cheese ball as it is easy to make.
Make this Spinach Artichoke Dip Cheese Ball for holidays, parties, barbecues or potlucks. A fun and easy appetizer that will surely be a crowd favorite.
This sweet cheese ball is sure to be the hit of your next party. All the great flavors of a caramel pecan cheesecake in a sweet, simple, spreadable treat.
This Turkey Cheese Ball is so easy and fun to make, everyone will love it! Not only is shaped like a turkey but it’s tasty too!
This delicious Mango Chutney Cheese Ball is so easy to make and you only need 4 ingredients! This tasty appetizer has the perfect combination of sweet, tangy, savory, and creamy and is sure to be a hit with guests of all ages. Perfect for game day or Super Bowl, any holiday, potluck, and picnics, too.
This easy smoked salmon appetizer is at once familiar and unique because the pairing of salmon and cream cheese is a classic one. This salmon cheese ball is a blend of goat cheese, salmon, and cream cheese coated in everything bagel seasoning.
This Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball is great when you want cheesecake, but want it in an easily munchable form! It’s a quick dessert, appetizer or fun snack to make for an event, or just to have at home.
Guests will love these deliciously different amazing cheese ball with dried beef.
This pimento cheeseball is the perfect Southern appetizer. It combines two well-loved classics: cheese balls and pimento cheese. Try serving this dip at your next gathering. It’s sure to be a hit!
This spicy cheese ball recipe is a great party or game day appetizer. This tex mex cheese ball is an easy appetizer recipe that is great served with your favorite crackers, pretzels, or fresh veggies for dipping.
These Bacon Sun-Dried Tomato Truffles make the perfect appetizer for game day, potlucks, or the holiday season!
This cranberry orange cheese ball is so simple and so delicious! With colorful cranberries in every bite and a hint of fresh orange, it’s the perfect holiday appetizer!
Hand held cheese ball bites are loaded with bacon, cream cheese, dry ranch dressing and then rolled in pecans. A pretzel stick on top makes these the perfect grab-and-go party appetizer!
Tips For Hosting Success
- Create a timeline: Whether it’s a dinner for 4 or brunch for 20, identifying when certain tasks need to be done helps ensure your meal comes together smoothly.
- Get a jump on the prep work: Defrosting, chopping, slicing, and assembling certain dishes in advance means you’ll have less work to do on the day of your event.
- Set your table in advance: Get your dishes, glassware, serving platters, and utensils set out the night before to make sure you have all you need and can check that task off your list.
Recommended Tools
- An awesome can opener to open cans easily at the push of a button.
- Sharp knives to make chopping and slicing a breeze.
- A good quality cutting board for both prep work and serving.
- For the best tools to help make your recipe even easier and more successful, check out my collection of the Best Kitchen Tools on Amazon.
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15 Easy Cheese Ball Recipes
Ingredients
- Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
- Ranch Chicken Cheese Ball
- Dill Pickle Cheese Ball
- Spinach Artichoke Dip Cheese Ball
- Caramel Pecan Cheesecake Dessert Cheese Ball
- Easy Turkey Cheese Ball
- Mango Chutney Cheese Ball
- Shrimp Cheese Ball
- Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
- Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball
- The Most Amazing Cheese Ball with Dried Beef
- Pimento Cheeseball
- Tex Mex Cheese Ball
- Bacon Sun-Dried Tomato Truffles
- Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball
- Mini Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Bites
Instructions
- Choose your favorite cheese ball as a snack or for a party.
- List the ingredients and take a trip shopping.
- Enjoy your cheese ball!
These cheese recipes are so good. I love how creative they are!