A must make for cheese ball lovers! Everything Cheese Ball has sharp cheddar cheese, crispy bacon, green onions, and it’s rolled in Everything But the Bagel seasoning. Serve it with crackers or sliced veggies at your next party!
I want to start this off by saying that I’ve spent 20 minutes trying to figure out if it’s “cheese ball” or “cheeseball”. I assumed it was like basketball. But then I thought about soccer ball.
There is no real consistency when it comes to balls, apparently.
Today we’re talking about this Everything Cheese Ball. Because it’s football season and cheese balls are my favorite thing to show up with at football parties. Who doesn’t like cheese balls?! Especially when it’s cheese mixed with fun stuff like bacon and then covered in “Everything” bagel seasoning.
This turned out delicious and it may be my new favorite cheese ball. Plus, cheese balls are so simple to make and you can make this one ahead of time and store it in the fridge (without the seasoning on it) until your party starts. Or until dinner. Or until your kids go to sleep and you can finally have a peaceful moment with the cheese.
Whatever, I won’t judge you.
Ingredients
- Bacon
- Extra sharp cheddar cheese
- Cream cheese
- Butter
- Green onion
- Black pepper
- Worcestershire sauce
- Everything bagel spice mixture
Instructions
- Cook bacon. Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and crisp, 5–8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool.
- Combine ingredients.Beat cheddar, cream cheese, and butter with a mixture until combined. Beat in scallion, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and bacon; season with salt.
- Shape and chill. Scrape mixture into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl; gather plastic around cheese, using your hands to shape into a ball. Chill until firm, 3–12 hours.
- Serve. Before serving, roll in Everything bagel spice until coated. Serve with crackers.
What To Serve With It?
I like to serve any sort of buttery crackers like Ritz or Club Crackers with this cheese ball. You could also do baby carrots, sliced celery, cucumbers, or any other veggies you like!
How Long Is It Good For?
This cheese ball will be good in the fridge for about 5 days. Make sure to store it in an airtight container – these are my favorite containers for leftovers.
I recommend letting it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes or so before serving so that it’s not rock hard.
Can You Freeze It?
Yes, you can freeze this cheeseball. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then put it in a freezer ziploc bag.
It should be fine in the freezer for up to 1 month. When you are ready to serve it, let it defrost overnight in the fridge and then let it sit on the counter for 15 minutes or so before serving.
More Cheese Appetizer
- Chicken Burrito Dip
- Cheesy Sausage and Spinach Dip
- Instant Pot Buffalo Chicken Dip
- Hatch Chile Cheese Dip
- Crawfish Dip
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Everything Cheese Ball
adapted from Bon Appetit
Ingredients
- 2 slices bacon, finely chopped
- 1 ⅓ cups finely grated extra sharp cheddar cheese
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1 green onion, thinly sliced
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- salt, to taste
- Everything bagel spice mixture
Instructions
- Cook bacon in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring often, until browned and crisp, 5–8 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain; let cool.
- Beat cheddar, cream cheese, and butter with a mixture until combined. Beat in scallion, pepper, Worcestershire sauce, and bacon; season with salt. Scrape mixture into a small plastic wrap–lined bowl; gather plastic around cheese, using your hands to shape into a ball. Chill until firm, 3–12 hours.
- Before serving, roll in Everything bagel spice until coated. Serve with crackers.
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 16 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 121Total Fat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 4gFiber: 0gSugar: 1gProtein: 5g
Cookbook Queen says
We are big cheese ball. Cheeseball?? Fans around here! Love this!
Averie @ Averie Cooks says
soccer ball vs. basketball and how it relates to a cheese ball or cheeseball…THIS IS HOW my mind works! God I’m glad you shared that dilemma! :) And that you shared this recipe! Pinned & want!!
Paula says
Let’s say ‘Cheese spread’ and all will be solved! :) One of my favorite meals, I mean, snacks.
Christina @ Bake with Christina says
That looks amazing! And I love how this kind of has the outside of an everything bagel – just in cheeseball (cheese ball?) form! :P
Chelsea @chelseasmessyapron says
Yes – definitely the peaceful moment alone with a cheeseball – glad no judgement is being passed :) And there is no good football party without a cheeseball or cheese ball.. Who knows how it’s spelled haha!
Amanda says
YUM!
Jocelyn @BruCrew Life says
Cheeseball..cheese ball…I don’t care how it is spelled as long as I get to devour it! Haha! Love that you eat your cheese after the munchkins go to bed. Perfect cheese plan! I definitely need some of that spice blend!!! And a cheese ball…
Anna @ Crunchy Creamy Sweet says
We love cheese balls and the everything spice blend! This looks fantastic! Sharing!
Stephanie @ Back For Seconds says
I wonder the same thing about it’s spelling. In the end, who cares when cheese is this amazing? I think it’s time for another cheese ball… or cheeseball…
Marissa | Pinch and Swirl says
Maybe cheeseball is only a slur. ;) I’ve had cheese balls on my mind ever since I got the latest issue of BA (my favorite cooking mag) – now I have to make one! Yours looks perfect.
Julie | This Gal Cooks says
All hail the mighty cheese ball. Bagels, get in line because I’m going to be spreading this cheese all over you.
LOVE this, Amanda!
Katrina @ In Katrina's Kitchen says
This is everything that is right with the world. And now I need everything bagel seasoning!
Sherri@The Well Floured Kitchen says
I do most of my cheese eating after the kids go to sleep- otherwise they want to share :) This looks amazing. At the risk of sounding ridiculous- I had absolutely no idea they actually sold seasoning called “everything”. Thanks for the tip!