10 Cheese Ball recipes for the Holidays

Quick, easy, and delicious. Cheese balls are the perfect addition to any holiday party, pot luck, or gathering. Follow the simple five-step recipe:

5 step process

1. Prep the ingredients.

2. Combine the ingredients in a bowl.

3. Form the mixture into ball (or log).

4. Add the crust.

5. Cover and refrigerate until needed.

THE INGREDIENTS

Cheddar Bacon Ranch

• 8 slices bacon, cooked and chopped (or a package of bacon bits), halved for crust

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 package dry ranch dressing mix

• 1/2 cup green onion, minced

Serve with Ritz Everything Bagel crackers

Ham and Cheddar

• 3/4 cup pecans, toasted and chopped, for crust

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1 cup ham, diced

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/3 cup green onion, minced

Serve with Ritz Original crackers

Garlic Parmesan

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 2/3 cup Parmesan cheese, grated

• 1/2 cup green onion, minced

• 4 tablespoons pimiento, chopped

• 1 clove garlic, finely minced

Serve with Ritz Zesty Herb crackers

Crab Rangoon

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 12 ounces imitation crab meat, chopped

• 3 tablespoons green onion, minced for coating

• salt and pepper to taste

Serve with wonton wrappers, oven-toasted until golden

Dill Pickle

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1/4 cup dill pickle juice

• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder

• 1/2 teaspoon dried dill weed

• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

• 1 cup dill pickles, minced

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1/4 cup green onions, minced

• 1/2 cup mild cheddar cheese, for crust

Serve with Club crackers

Bacon Jalapeño Popper

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 3 jalapeños seeded, minced, halved for crust

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 8 slices of bacon, cooked and chopped, halved for crust

• 1/4 cup green onions, minced

• 1 teaspoon garlic, minced

• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

• 1/4 teaspoon cumin

Serve with Ritz Original crackers

Hot Cheeto

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1/2 cup sour cream

• 2 tablespoons hot sauce

• 2 teaspoons garlic powder

• 1 teaspoon onion powder

• 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1 cup pepper jack cheese, shredded

• 4 cups Flamin' Hot Cheetos, crushed for crust

Serve with pretzel crackers

Taco

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 4 ounces green chilies, drained

• 1 ounce packet taco seasoning

• 1/2 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

• 1/2 cup colby jack cheese, shredded

• 1/2 cup frozen corn

• 1/2 cup Doritos, crushed for coating

Serve with tortilla chips

Cranberry Pecan

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1-3/4 cups sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded

• 2 tablespoons green onion, diced, halved for crust

• 2 teaspoons parsley, chopped

• 1 teaspoon light or dark brown sugar

• 1 teaspoon garlic powder

• 1/4 teaspoon salt

• 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

• 3/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped, halved for crust

• 3/4 cup pecans, minced, halved for crust

Serve with Ritz Everything Bagel crackers

Cookies and Cream

• 16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature

• 1 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

• 4 cups powdered sugar

• 4 tablespoons chocolate syrup

• 36 Oreos, crushed

• 2 cups mini semi-sweet chocolate morsels, for crust

Serve with Nilla Wafers