Classic Cheese Ball

The best Cheese Ball recipe has plenty of cheddar cheese, green onions, and seasonings mixed with cream cheese.

I'm convinced this is the best Cheese Ball recipe, with plenty of cheddar cheese, green onions, and seasonings mixed with cream cheese. It's coated in chopped pecans and served with crackers, pretzels, or veggies. Lauren Allen

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This Cheeseball is the MVP of Easy Appetizers

I can’t think of a more classic appetizer for the holidays than this cheeseball recipe. I love how I can prep it up to a week in advance and just pull it out of the fridge and plate it when it’s ready to serve. Ignore the bland, flavorless cheese balls in the grocery store–this one is PACKED full of flavor from the cheese, Worcestershire, spices, and a little hot sauce. I have even gifted cheeseballs as neighbor holiday gifts, and I love making mini cheese ball bites for a big holiday appetizer spread.

If you love fun appetizers try my Jalapeño Poppers, Burrata Appetizer, Spinach Artichoke Dip, Pimento Cheese Dip, or Whipped Goat Cheese!

How to Make a Homemade Cheese Ball

Combine: Beat cream cheese until smooth then incorporate remaining ingredients. High quality ingredients make a high quality cheese ball, so make sure to buy a block of cheese and grate it yourself instead of using pre-shredded cheese. Use a spatula to form the cheese mixture into a ball. Spray your hands with non-stick cooking spray as needed so it doesn’t stick.