Holiday Cheeseball Bites Recipe (2024)

Holiday Cheeseball Bites, just took the regular cheeseball to a whole new level. These Holiday Cheeseball Bites, have all the flavors in just one bite. They are so easy to make and taste amazing. These are by far, the best holiday appetizer.

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These Holiday Cheeseball Bites are the perfect appetizer for any of your holiday parties. They are sure to please even the pickiest cheeseball lovers.

I love our grandma’s cheeseball during the holidays, but I don’t like that I can’t have some of the delicious peanuts or bacon bits in every bite.

Once I found out there was a way to have everything I loved in my holiday cheeseball, I knew I had to give these a try.

What could I use in place of walnuts in this Holiday Cheeseball Bites recipe?

If you are not much of a walnut fan, don’t worry. You could easily substitute the walnuts out for something else.

I personally prefer using almonds or pecans, when rolling my cheeseballs, but you could also roll it in shredded and shopped cheese, such as parmesan, mozzarella, or cheddar.

I also like rolling mine in just bacon, and nothing else.

They are also very delicious plain, without being rolled in anything extra.

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What could I dip in these Holiday Cheeseball Bites?

The most critical part of this recipe, is deciding what types of food to dip in it. I personally wouldn’t mind going in with a spoon, but it may taste better with a little something crunchy.

For this picture, we used a small pretzel, but you could easily switch it up, and add your favorite dipping cracker, or bread to it.

I have a lot of recommendations, but here are a few of my favorite things to dip into this simple and delicious 4 Ingredient Cheeseball:

-Wheat Thins
-Pigs In a Blanket Crackers
-Saltines
-Pita Bread
-Ritz Crackers
-Fresh Baked Bread
-Club Crackers
-Bruschetta
-French Bread Slices

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Serves: 25

Holiday Cheeseball Bites Recipe

These Holiday Cheeseball Bites, have all the flavors in just one bite.

Prep Time 45 minutes mins

Total Time 45 minutes mins

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Ingredients

  • 8 ounces Kaukauna Spreadable Cheddar 1 package, (Smoky Cheddar Flavor)
  • 8 ounces cream cheese 1 package
  • 2 Tablespoons butter
  • 2 teaspoons chopped pimento
  • 1 Tablespoon chopped green bell peppers (chopped fine)
  • 1 Tablespoon onion (chopped fine)
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • cups bacon bits
  • cups chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup pretzel sticks about 25

Instructions

  • Combine cheese spread, cream cheese and butter in a bowl.

  • Microwave for about 25 seconds to soften it. Mix together well.

  • Add pimento, green pepper, onion, Worcestershire sauce and lemon juice and stir in by hand.

  • Let it set up in the fridge for about 30 minutes, so that you can form it into a balls.

  • Roll mixture into 1 inch balls, and roll half in bacon bits and the other half in walnuts.

  • Place a pretzel stick in each ball and serve, or refrigerate until serving.

Notes

  • We served ours with pretzel sticks, but love to eat them with crackers too!

Nutrition

Calories: 227 kcal · Carbohydrates: 9 g · Protein: 8 g · Fat: 18 g · Saturated Fat: 5 g · Trans Fat: 1 g · Cholesterol: 17 mg · Sodium: 382 mg · Potassium: 113 mg · Fiber: 2 g · Sugar: 1 g · Vitamin A: 93 IU · Vitamin C: 1 mg · Calcium: 43 mg · Iron: 1 mg

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl

  • Microwave Safe Bowl

Recipe Details

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

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  1. Kimberly Taylor says:

    Thank you for sharing !

  2. Stephanie | Worth Whisking says:

    These are fun! Cheeseballs are one of my favorite holiday foods, and I love that you get peanuts and bacon in every bite! Yum!

  3. Hallie says:

    By green pepper do you mean bell pepper? I can't wait to try these!!

  4. Cyd says:

    Yes, a green bell pepper.

  5. krista says:

    My husband is a massive cheeseball fan... he could probably eat all of these himself! This is going to score me good wife points :)

  6. Marc Siegel says:

    Cheeseball has been one of my favorite since I was 8. Now that I'm 32, I still love it! I'm planning to try this recipe our this weekend, thank you for sharing!

  7. Marc Siegel says:

    Oh and one more thing, do you think this will still work without the lemon juice?

  8. Cyd says:

    It will be just fine without the lemon juice.

  9. Joan says:

    Do you have any ideas or suggestions to make vegetarian by eliminating the bacon?

  10. Dena says:

    Hi ! By Smoky Cheddar Flavor do you mean Smoky Bacon with Almonds? I can only find this and regular cheddar in my stores.

  11. Momma Cyd says:

    We mean the smoky cheddar flavor. I'm sure you could use whatever you can find in your local grocery store.

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FAQs

Does a cheese ball need to be refrigerated overnight? ›

Storing: A cheese ball should be stored in the refrigerator and will stay fresh for several days or up to 2 weeks depending on the freshness of your ingredients. To estimate how long your cheese ball will stay fresh, first notice the expiration date on the ingredients you are using.

What are cheesy bites made of? ›

930 - Cheddar Cheese Bites

Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color]), Cracker Meal (Bleached Wheat Flour, Salt, Soybean Oil, Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Mono Calcium phosphate), Palm OIL, Mono And Diglycerides, Comistarch, Teast), ion and Garlic.

Can you freeze a holiday cheese ball? ›

Cheese balls freeze quite well. Again, it's best to wrap the cheese ball in one layer of plastic wrap, then one layer of aluminum foil. Freeze for up to four weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator overnight.

How many cheese balls are in a tub of cheese balls? ›

Data says that there's usually around 1,100 cheese balls per barrel, which means you're getting each individual cheese ball for less than a cent apiece.

Does a block of cheese go bad if left out overnight? ›

How long can hard cheese sit out at room temperature? Hard cheeses can sit out for longer than the standard two hours without becoming unsafe, but quality and taste may differ - it is not recommended to leave hard cheese unrefrigerated for longer than 4 hours.

How long is a homemade cheese ball good? ›

The cheese ball will keep in the refrigerator for up to 2 weeks. If you are going to keep it in the fridge for that long, I would wait to add the pecans until ready to serve so they don't get soggy.

What are Wisconsin cheese bites? ›

What's a Wisconsin Cheese Curd? Cheese Curds are snackable, bite-sized chunks of unaged cheese, breaded and deep-fried for a warm buttery crunch.

What cheese is in Mcdonalds Christmas cheese bites? ›

Back by popular demand are McDonald's Cheese Melt Dippers. Four breaded cheese dippers made with indulgent camembert, served with a tangy tomato Dip. Christmas is a time for sharing so why not enjoy these cheesy, festive favourites with friends or family with the Cheese Melt Dippers Sharebox.

Are cheese bites unhealthy? ›

Cheese balls tend to have a low food score due to simple carbohydrates in the flour-based coating. However, this can result in a risk of hyperglycemia, especially for those sensitive to high blood sugar levels.

What cheese can you not freeze? ›

In general, hand-crafted cheeses with delicate flavors and aromas don't freeze well and are best bought in smaller portions and eaten fresh. Freezing is also not recommended for fresh curd cheeses like cottage cheese, ricotta, and quark due to their high moisture content.

Does Costco have cheeseballs? ›

Utz Cheese Balls, 35 oz | Costco.

Can you freeze cheese in a ziplock bag? ›

You can freeze soft cheese by grating it and putting it in a plastic bag. Make sure to squeeze the air out of the bag before sealing it tightly. To freeze hard cheese, simply cut it into chunks and wrap it in parchment paper and foil before placing it in an airtight plastic bag, the Food Network recommends.

Why are UTZ cheese balls so good? ›

Utz Cheese Balls are absolutely the best cheese flavored snack you can buy. Made with real cheese and gluten free, these bad boys come in a 1lb 7 oz tub; perfect for parties, snack time or just pigging out. The flavor is easily superior to other brands I've tried.

What are the little white cheese balls called? ›

Bocconcini (Italian: [bokkonˈtʃiːni]; sg. : bocconcino, Italian: [bokkonˈtʃiːno]; English: "small mouthful") are small mozzarella cheese balls.

What are the little white balls on cheese? ›

They're most likely calcium lactate crystals, also known as “cheese crystals.” They are completely safe to eat, and usually signify that a cheese is flavorful and well-aged. Calcium lactate crystals form naturally during the aging process and are most commonly found in aged cheddars, including Smoked Medium Cheddar.

How long can a cheese ball sit out? ›

A cheese ball should really only sit out for about 1-2 hours. I know, your party is going longer than that, but resist the urge to keep eating a cheese ball on the counter all evening.

How do you store a cheese ball? ›

Wrapping and storing a cheese ball in the fridge will help hold its shape, prevent it from crumbling, and keep the cheese from drying out. Furthermore, wrapping the cheese ball in aluminum foil will provide additional support and stop the cheese from absorbing odors from other foods in the fridge.

Can cheese balls go bad? ›

How long do cheese balls last? The answer depends on the expiration date of your ingredients, of course, but generally, cheese balls can last 1 to 2 weeks in the refrigerator.

How early can you take cheese out of the fridge? ›

Leave cheese for at least 1 hour

When you've gone to the trouble and expense of buying fine cheese, it is a shame not to eat it at its glorious best. As a rule of thumb, we recommend taking your cheese out of the fridge for at least an hour before serving.

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