Best Classic Cheese Ball Recipes

CLASSIC PARTY CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese and Cheddar cheese in a bowl; use your hands to mix together. Add the pimento, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce, lemon juice, and salt; mix, and shape into a ball. Spread the pecans onto a plate. Roll the cheese ball in the pecans until evenly coated. Refrigerate overnight before serving.

GRANDMA'S CLASSIC CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine 2 ounces cream cheese, blue cheese, and vinegar in a small bowl. Add water, stir until creamy, and transfer to a larger bowl.
• Add remaining cream cheese, processed cheese spread, onion, and onion powder; mix until well combined. Mix in 1/2 cup walnuts until incorporated and shape into a ball.
• Spread plastic wrap on the counter and spread remaining walnuts over top. Roll cheese ball in nuts until completely covered, then place into a bowl to help it keep its shape. Refrigerate until firm, 8 hours to overnight.

CLASSIC CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Combine the cream cheese, cheddar, Brie, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, garlic powder, and onion powder in a bowl. With an electric mixer, beat on medium speed until incorporated. Add the parsley and continue to beat on low speed until just combined. Form the mixture into a ball and refrigerate until set.
• While the cheese ball sets, coarsely chop the pecans and spread on a rimmed plate.
• About 30 minutes before serving, remove the cheese ball from the fridge. Roll the ball in the pecans, pressing them firmly to the ball, until completely covered. Let soften at room temperature for 30 minutes. Serve.

CLASSIC PIMENTO CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil. Spread the pecans on the foil-lined sheet and toast in the oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove and allow to cool completely. When cooled, give the pecans a rough chop and return to the foil-lined baking sheet.
• In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, mix the cream cheese, garlic, pickle, cheddar cheese, Monterey Jack, pimentos, black pepper, hot sauce and pinch of cayenne pepper. Turn the mixer to medium speed and mix for about a minute. Transfer to a small bowl, cover with plastic wrap and chill for at least 2 hours or up to 3 days.
• Form chilled mixture into a ball, and smooth out by hand. Roll the ball in the toasted chopped pecans. Keep in the fridge until you're ready to serve.
• Serve on a plate or board with an array of crackers or veggies like carrots, celery or radishes.

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR-JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onions.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC ROKA CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until well blended. Refrigerate 2 hours.
• Shape into ball; coat with chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
• Serve with crackers.

CLASSIC PINECONE CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and cilantro.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE COLBY JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and parsley.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE SUPER-CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE FIVE-CHEESE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and pepper sauce.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC PINECONE MONTEREY JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and onion.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours. Remove from refrigerator 15 min. before serving.

CLASSIC PINECONE PEPPER JACK CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process first 3 ingredients in food processor until blended. Stir in chiles and cumin.
• Shape into 4-inch oval on sheet of waxed paper to resemble pinecone. Insert nuts in rows to completely cover cream cheese mixture. Transfer to serving plate.
• Refrigerate 2 hours.

CLASSIC ROKA CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix first 3 ingredients until blended.
• Refrigerate 2 hrs.
• Shape into ball; coat with combined nuts and cranberries.
• Serve with crackers.

CLASSIC CHEDDAR CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Process all the ingredients (except the almonds) in a food processor until smooth, scraping down the sides as necessary, about1 minute.
• Transfer the cheese mixture to the center of a large sheet of plastic wrap.
• Seal the cheese in the wrap and shape into a rough ball (the mixture will be somewhat loose).
• Refrigerate until firm, about 3 hours (the cheese ball can be refrigerated for up to2 days).
• Once the cheese ball is firm, reshape it as necessary into a smooth sphere.
• Unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the almonds.
• Let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving.
• Serve with your favorite crackers.