Festive Holiday Cheese Balls

Last Updated February 24th, 2018 at 05:28 pm by Lisa

Four Festive Holiday Cheese Balls: White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate, Pimiento Cheddar Cheese, Goat Cheese Garlic Chive, and Blue Cheese Cranberry Pecan.

All four flavors are amazing, but my fave is the White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate…

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Festive Holiday Cheese Balls

Prep Time

15 mins

Total Time

15 mins

 

Four Festive Holiday Cheese Balls: White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate, Pimiento Cheddar Cheese, Goat Cheese Garlic Chive, and Blue Cheese Cranberry Pecan.

Course: Appetizers, Dips, & Snacks

Cuisine: American

Keyword: christmas appetizer, how to make cheese balls

Servings: 20

Calories: 122 kcal

Author: Lisa Torres ~ Delicious Table

Ingredients

For the White Cheddar, Rosemary, and Pomegranate Cheese Ball:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup grated white cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary finely minced
• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds cheese ball topping

For the Pimiento Cheddar Cheese:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 1/2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
• 1 teaspoon diced jalapenos canned
• 4 oz diced pimientos drained (one small jar)
• 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
• 1/2 teaspoon pepper
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 cup grated sharp white cheddar cheese ball topping

For the Goat Cheese Garlic Chive:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 5 oz goat cheese
• 1 teaspoon minced garlic any jar brand
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1/4 cup fresh chives finely minced (cheese ball topping)

For the Blue Cheese Cranberry Pecan:

• 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
• 1 cup (8 oz) blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries chopped
• 1/2 cup pecans chopped small pieces (cheeseball roll topping)

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Instructions

1. Reserve the cheese ball topping as noted in each recipe.
2. In a medium-size bowl, mix the cheese ball ingredients with a fork until well combined.
3. Remove using a small rubber spatula, and roll into a round ball shape.
4. Wrap in plastic wrap and chill at least an hour, but overnight makes the flavors really come through!
5. Roll in the topping right before your party. Tip: have your topping ready in zip-lock bag/s and assemble while plating with crackers.
6. Optional: add a cute ornament hanger and fun bright bow.
7. Serve with assorted crackers or baguette slices.

Recipe Notes

This cheese ball recipe was adapted and inspired with source credit to Samanta at Five Heart Home.

Number of servings (20) is per cheese ball.

Nutrition information is for Pimiento Cheddar Cheese ball only.

Nutrition Facts

Festive Holiday Cheese Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 122 Calories from Fat 90

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 10g 15%

Saturated Fat 6g 30%

Cholesterol 33mg 11%

Sodium 221mg 9%

Potassium 46mg 1%

Total Carbohydrates 1g 0%

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 10.2%

Vitamin C 6.2%

Calcium 15.8%

Iron 1.5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Pimiento Cheddar Cheese Holiday Cheese Ball…

Blue Cheese Cranberry Pecan Holiday Cheese Ball…

Goat Cheese Garlic Chive Holiday Cheese Ball…

White Cheddar Rosemary Pomegranate Holiday Cheese Ball…

Now I know why cheese balls are so popular. They are easy, can be made a day or two ahead, and are loved by everyone!  With these flavor options, you can make all or just one.

Happy Holidays, and Merry Everything!

All The Best Dishes,

Lisa

XO

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