This recipe for a Classic Cheese Ball is just perfect for any sort of gathering.

Simple to make ahead of time and incredibly delicious, it is always a real crowd-pleaser.

photo of classic cheeseball on a blue plate with scoop taken out and ritz crackers on plate

I love to entertain, and having simple, easy recipes I can make before my friends and family come over, is a sanity saver for me. I love everyone gathering in my kitchen while preparing dinner or a party spread with drinks and appetizers.

While I typically do some sort of meat and cheese board, I love to add cheese balls to the platter. Cheese balls go great with all finger foods like chips, crackers, veggies, and even baguettes.

photo of classic cheeseball on a blue plate with ritz crackers on plate

What is a cheese ball made of?

A cheese ball is a mixture of cream cheese and grated cheese, whip until well combined. They can be mixed with ingredients like bacon, green onions, and peppers, and then shaped into a ball and usually rolled in nuts.

What goes well with a cheese ball?

Pretzels we prefer pretzel chips, but really, rods or the classic pretzel will work.
Crackers like Triscuits, Pita Triangles, or Wheathins are our favorite.
Veggies like carrot or celery sticks
Chips like pretzel or pita chips, you can also do your classic corn tortilla chip.
Fruit like apple and pear slices, both work for savory cheese balls, but if you go sweet then you can use strawberries as well.

photo of classic cheeseball on a blue plate, close up of cracker with scoop of the cheeseball on it

Check out these other savory cheese ball recipes:

French Onion & Bacon Cheese Ball
The Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
Jalapeño Popper Cheese Ball

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Have a sweet tooth? Check out these sweet treat recipes.

German Chocolate Cheesecake Ball
Peanut Butter Cheese Ball Dip

Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball Recipe

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Classic Cheese Ball

Prep: 20 minutes
Total: 20 minutes
Servings: 12
Calories: 207 kcal
Simple to make ahead of time and incredibly delicious, it is always a real crowd-pleaser.

Ingredients
 

  • 1 jar pimento cheese
  • 12 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups cheddar cheese grated
  • 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme
  • 1 teaspoon parsley
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 3/4 cup diced chives
  • 1 1/4 cup pecans chopped

Instructions
 

  • Place Pimento cheese & softened cream cheese in a mixing bowl and beat until smooth.
  • Add in the mixing bowl add the grated cheddar cheese, green onion, and seasonings, then stir to combine. 
  • Place the cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Wrap the cheese ball using the plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Cover tightly and wrap with foil (optional) and place in the refrigerator for 1-2 hours to firm up (up to 24 hours if serving the next day) before rolling it in pecans.
  • When you're ready to coat cheeseball, roll in the chopped pecans until fully covered. Place back in the refrigerator until ready serve.
  • Serve with crackers, chips, baguettes, and veggies.

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Calories: 207kcalCarbohydrates: 7gProtein: 7gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 421mgPotassium: 94mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 589IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 222mgIron: 1mg
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28 Comments

  1. 5 stars
    I am all about the pimento cheese all by itself but adding it to the cheese ball is a brilliant idea! Love it!

  2. I’m unable to find the jar pimento that you have referenced. Can I use any other type of pimento cheese spread ? If so , how much /ounces ?

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