Pepperoni Cheese Ball

As many of you know, I am a huge fan of cheese balls. Our entire family (extended family included) loves my Bacon Ranch cheese ball and the garlic and onion cheese ball recipes.

However, I didn’t want to make the same old cheese ball recipe this year. This year, I decided to make this Pepperoni Cheeseball recipe.

If you are looking for a delicious appetizer recipe to serve at your next party, make this pepperoni pizza cheese ball.

Why We Love This Recipe

This cheese ball recipe with pepperoni is loaded with flavor. Cheese ball can be made in a variety of ways and then serve with crackers. I love to make them for Christmas, super bowl and for our tailgate parties.

Cheese balls are a great way to gather friends and family together for a crowd pleasing appetizer.

Ingredients

Scroll to the bottom for the full recipe and ingredients in the recipe card.

Variations Ideas

• Chopped Bacon – Add chopped bacon to the cream cheese mixture for added flavor and texture.
• Seasoning – Feel free to add in different seasoning to the cream cheese mixture. For an extra kick of flavor mix in a teaspoon of red pepper flakes, oregano, basil and fresh parsley.
• Veggies – Another great addition to this cheese ball is to add in diced tomatoes, green onions, or bell peppers.
• Chopped Nuts – For an added crunch, add in a slice of almonds or chopped pecans.
• Pepperoni – Feel free to use mini pepperoni to easily mix into the cream cheese mixture.

Step by Step Instructions

Step 1 – In a small bowl combine the cream cheese, mozzarella cheese, chopped pepperoni, garlic salt, Italian seasoning and mix thoroughly. Then place in the fridge.

Step 2 – Mix the crushed Ritz crackers and the Parmesan cheese together.

Step 3 – Pour them onto some Saran wrap plastic wrap. Place the cheese mixture on top.

Step 4 – Roll the cream cheese into the shape of a ball and make sure that the cracker mixture cover the ball. Serve immediately or place in the fridge until ready to eat.

Recipe Tips

• Cream Cheese – For best results make sure the cream cheese is softened to room temperature. This makes it easier shape ball with added ingredients.
• Combining Ingredients – In a large bowl, mix together the ingredients until full combined.
• Chill Cheese Ball – Cover the cheese ball with sheet of plastic wrap and chill until ready to serve.

Serving Suggestions

This Pepperoni Cheese Ball is perfect served on a serving platter with you favorite dippers. These are some of our favorites.

• Tortilla Chips
• Pretzels
• Crackers
• Carrots
• Celery
• Pita Chips
• French Bread