This easy cheese ball recipe is the ultimate easy appetizer. Not only can it be made ahead, it is a simple mix, chill and serve.

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These easy cheese ball recipe is one of our favorite appetizers to serve at our get togethers.

While parties and get togethers might look different these days, there is one thing that will remain the same. Guest like to eat! And eat delicious food!

We highlighted this easy appetizers along with some other finger foods in our Easy Fall Appetizer along with our Easy Super Bowl Appetizers .

Simple Cheese Ball

There is something about the comfort feeling of a simple cheese balls. The cheese is smooth and delicious and one of our all time favorite holiday party recipes.

Growing up, my grandmother would serve a simple cheese ball at every occasion.

Whether it was a holiday, birthday party, or even on game day. She would bring that cheesy rich ball out as the party appetizer and we would all get a little giddy.

Cheese Ball Ingredients

1 - 8oz. cream cheese, softened
1 - 4oz. can crushed pineapple, drained
¼ cup finely chopped green pepper
1 tablespoon finely chopped shallot
Pinch of salt
1 cup finely chopped walnuts

How to Make Cheese Balls Recipe Easy

Mix cream cheese, pineapple, green pepper, shallot and salt together in a mixing bowl or on the slowest level of the electric mixer.
Cover in plastic wrap and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
Shape the mixture into ball and roll in chopped nuts.
Refrigerate overnight.
Ready to serve with crackers!

Optional Alternatives to the Simple Cheese Ball Recipe

While we believe our simple cheese ball recipe is our absolute favorite, there are some alternative that we have made that are equally delicious cheese ball recipe.

Classic Cheese Ball Recipe

This is a combination of cream cheese, sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, chopped green onion, and chopped pecans.

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball

Bacon ranch appetizers are an absolute fan favorite finger food. This recipe combines cream cheese/sour cream, ranch seasoning, bacon bits, cheddar cheese, jack cheese, green onion, garlic powder, salt and pepper

Can you freeze a cheese ball?

Yes, you can freeze a cheese ball. Prior to rolling the ball in the chopped nuts, wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer safe ziplock. The ball can be frozen up to a month. Thaw overnight, and roll in chopped nuts approximately an hour or two before serving.

What to serve with your cheese ball?

In all honesty, cheese balls are delicious all on their own. As with any dip, they are best with a delicious cracker or chip.

I prefer a herbed cracker over a buttery cracker, but both are delicious. You can also consider serving with pita chips or tortilla chips. I also really enjoy enjoy cucumber slices and a nice veggie tray as well.

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These sweet and salty glazed sausage and pineapple appetizers are the perfect Summer appetizer. They are easy to make and quite delicious.
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These Cheap and Easy Super Bowl Appetizers will score big at the big game. Finger foods never tasted so delicious! Super bowl Appetizers you'll love!
This Loaded Baked Potato Dip is an easy Super bowl appetizer and a crowd favorite.