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An easy classic cheese ball recipe that you and your guests are going to love. This simple Pepperoni Cheese Ball is easy to put together and tastes amazing.
We love serving Cheese Ball at parties and get togethers. Every holiday party or game night you will find one on the table. Today I want to share one of my favorites, this easy Pepperoni Cheese Ball.
I think it is the perfect snack for the upcoming super bowl. It is a classic cheese ball recipe that has pepperoni added to it! Each year Chad and I have hosted a party to watch the game.
Game day food is the best like chili, wings, dips, and cheese balls. Food that you can eat with just one hand taste so much better! =)
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How to make a Pepperoni Cheese Ball:
Cheeseballs are a very easy appetizer or party food to make. You basically just mix all your ingredients together. So that is exactly what you do with this recipe. Mix all your ingredients together well. Form into a ball and then place the remaining mini pepperonis all round the outside of the cheese ball.
Ingredient Notes:
- Cream Cheese – softened to room temperature
- Italian Seasoning
- Mozzarella Cheese – shredded
- Parmesan Cheese – grated
- Green Onion – diced
- Mini Pepperoni Slices
Directions:
Step One – To a mixing bowl add cream cheese, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, green onions, and ½ of the mini pepperoni slices. Mix until well combined.
Step Two – Form into a ball and place the remaining mini pepperoni slices around the cheeseball. Place on a plate and into the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
Step Three – Remove from fridge and serve with crackers and enjoy.
Enjoy this Pepperoni Cheeseball Recipe!
I know my family loves Cheese ball recipes. I hope your family does too!
I know a classic cheeseball with beef is whatever everyone goes with but try it with Pepperoni!
I think this will be the best pepperoni cheeseball you have ever tried!
Why should you make a cheese ball?
Nothing beats a Classic Cheese Ball recipe. They make the best appetizers that everyone loves. My husband and I have always eaten cheese balls. Our moms have made them for us our entire lives. You can make them a variety of different ways like this Pepperoni Cheese Ball.
What do you eat with a cheese ball?
I serve my cheese ball with crackers or raw veggies. Your favorite Ritz or Triscuit would be great. I love to put it on celery, peppers, and carrot sticks as well!
How long does a Cheese Ball last?
This cheese ball would be good in the fridge in a container or covered for 7-10 days.
Try some of my other favorite Cheese Ball Recipes:
Classic Cheese Ball – This recipe for the Classic Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer. Served with crackers or raw veggies it’s a dish everyone loves. This is a must-have side dish for both sides of my family at any family gathering! We eat it at birthdays, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and any other special event or holiday we get together!
Pepper Jack Cheese Ball – This Pepper Jack Cheese Ball is one if my favorite appetizer recipes. It’s so simple to make and a real crowd pleaser.
Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball – This Chocolate Chip Cheese Ball recipe is the perfect dessert appetizer. It’s sweet and goes perfect with graham crackers or vanilla wafers. Use a knife and spread it on some strawberries too for an extra special treat!
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Pepperoni Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese, (softened to room temperature)
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 cup Mozzarella cheese, (shredded)
- 3/4 cup Parmesan cheese, (graded)
- 1/4 cup Green onion, (diced)
- 5 oz Mini pepperoni slices, (divided)
Instructions
- To a mixing bowl add cream cheese, Italian seasoning, mozzarella cheese, parmesan cheese, green onions, and 1/2 of the mini pepperoni slices. Mix until well combined.
- Form into a ball and place the remaining mini pepperoni slices around the cheeseball. Place on a plate and into the fridge to chill for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from fridge and serve with crackers and enjoy.