These cheese balls are not only delicious, they make entertaining easy! Everyone will ask for this cheese ball recipe again and again.
How to Make a Cheese Ball
You'll find the full, step-by-step recipe below — but here's a brief overview of what you can expect when you make this top-rated cheese ball recipe:
- Mix the ingredients: Blend the cream cheese, sauces, and garlic in a food processor. Add the Cheddar and blend until finely chopped.
- Form the balls: Shape the mixture into three or four balls. Freeze for 15 minutes.
- Add the coating: Combine the parsley and nuts in a bowl. Roll the balls in the mixture until well-coated.
How to Serve Cheese Balls
The most traditional way to serve cheese balls is with crackers for dipping and spreading. You can also form the cheese ball into fun shapes for entertaining, such as a turkey for Thanksgiving or a football for tailgates. Here are some creative ideas from the Allrecipes community:
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How to Store Cheese Balls
Serve the cheese ball immediately or store it in the fridge. Wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. The two layers keeps the cheese ball fresh and helps it keep its shape. Store in the fridge for up to four days.
Can You Freeze Cheese Balls?
Yes! Cheese balls freeze quite well. Again, it's best to wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to four weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.
Cook’s Note
Frozen cheese balls will need to be thawed in the refrigerator for 8 hours before they can be served.
Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise
"Great recipe," raves one Allrecipes community member. "I left out the parsley, and I mixed the pecans in with the rest. After I shaped and refrigerated it, I sprinkled paprika over it. This gives the cheeseball a great appearance."
"This was perfect," according to JENNLANE1973. "I have made this for my friends as gifts and for parties. I let it set out for a few minutes before serving so people can easily get their serving."
"First cheese ball I ever made, and it came out awesome," says Pohl Daddy. "I formed it into the shape of a football for my son's birthday party. The pecans made it the perfect football color, and I used fresh shredded parm for the lines and laces. It looked cool and tasted great."
Editorial contributions by Corey Williams
