A cheese ball is peak party appetizer nostalgia, and these cheese ball bites are here to put a new, shareable twist on the classic. They’re so simple to make, only require a handful of ingredients, and are super versatile based on what you have on hand. Serve them at a fancy dinner party, holiday dinner, or as a game day snack, and watch your guests come back again and again (…and again). Here’s everything you need to know to make them your own:
How to make cheese ball bites:
- The cheese. I chose a cream cheese and cheddar mix here because the two combined bring a nice creamy, slightly sharp bite, but feel free to substitute the cheddar for another of your favorite cheeses.
- The nuts. If you are nut-free or just aren’t a big fan of pecans, feel free to remove those as well, or substitute them for another crunchy bite like chopped pumpkin seeds.
- The pretzels. I love the little pretzel handles, and they definitely add that little extra crunch, but feel free to leave them out as well if you’d rather just scoop with crackers. It’s all up to you!
Cheese ball variations:
As you’ve probably noticed, these bites are perfectly adaptable to your favorite cheese ball fillings. Try this one out, then experiment with your ideal flavor combos! Need inspo? Our pineapple cheese ball and Christmas cheese ball are great places to start.
Make ahead:
If you are preparing them the night before, cover them with plastic wrap and refrigerate until about 1 hour before serving, then remove from the fridge and let the bites come to room temperature before serving.
Made them? Let us know how it went in the comment section below!
