Christmas cheese ball recipes collage

9 Christmas Cheese Ball Recipes Even the Grinch Can’t Resist

These Christmas cheese ball recipes make the best holiday appetizers or snacks. If you’re looking for an easy recipe for a holiday party or potluck, cheese balls are always a popular choice to satisfy a crowd.

You’ll love this collection of festive cheese ball ideas, from ones shaped like ornament and reindeer to flavors like cranberry pistachio.

Ornament Cheese Ball

Cheeseball ornaments on a white tray with crackers.
Photo Credit: Make With Mara

Hands down, this is one of the cutest cheese balls and looks just like a Christmas ornament. It’s filled with sun-dried tomatoes and pesto in every bite.

Since these are smaller, you’ll want to make more than one cheese ball to feed a crowd.

Get the Recipe: Ornament Cheese Balls

Rudolph Cheese Ball

Reindeer shaped cheese ball on cutting board.
Photo Credit: xoxoBella

If you’re looking for a cheese ball recipe that both kids and adults can enjoy, you’ll want to make this recipe. This cheese ball has the best ranch flavor and is the perfect focal point for a holiday charcuterie board.

Get the Recipe: Rudolph Cheese Ball

Cranberry and Pistachio Cheese Ball

Cranberry Pistachio cheese ball.
Photo Credit: The Creative Bite

With seasonal flavors like cranberry and pistachio, guests will love scooping the cheesy mixture onto crackers or bread. It takes just 10 minutes to prep.

Get the Recipe: Cranberry and Pistachio Cheese Ball

Holiday Cheese Ball Trio

Holiday shaped trio cheeseball on white plate.
Photo Credit: Quiche My Grits

This cheese ball trio is such a lovely idea. These cheese balls feature caramelized onions and fresh garlic that are heavenly combined with the two types of cheeses.

Get the Recipe: Holiday Cheese Ball Trio

Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Recipe

Christmas tree cheese ball on a white tray.
Photo Credit: Zen and Honey

This cheese ball has sundried tomatoes, cheddar cheese, green onions, and other yummy flavors. This will definitely add some cheer to any Christmas table.

Get the Recipe: Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Recipe

Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Ball

Cheese ball with tomatoes and garnish on plate.
Photo Credit: Dinner at the Zoo

Adding salsa and Mexican-inspired flavors to a cheese ball is something I wish I would have tried sooner. Serve it with tortilla chips, pretzels, veggies, and more.

The diced tomatoes and cilantro on top give the cheese ball a pop of Christmas colors.

Get the Recipe: Jalapeno Cheddar Cheese Ball

Snowman Cheese Ball

Snow man cheese ball with crackers on the side.
Photo Credit: Baking Beauty

Who can resist a tasty ranch cheese ball shaped like a snowman? Adding shredded mozzarella cheese to the cheese ball gives it a snow texture; what a fun idea!

Get the Recipe: Snowman Cheese Ball

White Chocolate Peppermint Cheese Ball

Peppermint cheese ball with cookies on red plate.
Photo Credit: Artsy Fartsy Mama

We couldn’t include only savory recipes; this dessert cheese ball is filled with drool-worthy white chocolate chips and crushed peppermint candy. Scoop it up with cookies or pretzels, yum!

Get the Recipe: White Chocolate Peppermint Cheese Ball

Goat Cheese Balls

Goat cheese balls next to crackers on a white background.
Photo Credit: Blend with Spices

These must-try goat cheese balls are packed with dried cranberries, cream cheese, and pistachios. It’s one of those finger foods that is fancy enough to impress everyone but is easy to make.

Get the Recipe: Goat Cheese Balls

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