Fall & Thanksgiving Cheese Balls for Holiday Appetizers Table

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Welcome to our festive compilation of Fall and Thanksgiving cheese ball recipes! Whether you’re hosting a cozy family gathering or a large holiday party, these recipes are sure to impress your guests with their delightful flavors and unique presentations. Expect a range of tastes from sweet and tangy to smoky and savory, along with helpful tips on how to prepare these mouthwatering appetizers.

15 Best Thanksgiving Cheese Balls

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

This Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a symphony of flavors, combining the tartness of cranberries with the crunch of pecans, all bound together with chives and garlic. It’s a cinch to make, taking less than 20 minutes from start to finish, making it an ideal choice for last-minute gatherings.

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
What better way to impress your family and guests this holiday season than with this festive cranberry pecan chive and garlic loaded cheese ball. This tasty crowd-pleasing cheese ball comes together in under 20 minutes, is
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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Easy Turkey Cheese Ball

Shaped like a turkey and deliciously fun, this Easy Turkey Cheese Ball is a creative addition to any holiday table. It’s not only a festive centerpiece but also packs a punch of flavor, sure to be loved by both kids and adults alike.

Easy Turkey Cheese Ball
This Turkey Cheese Ball is so easy and fun to make, everyone will love it! Not only is shaped like a turkey but it’s tasty too!
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Easy Turkey Cheese Ball

Pumpkin-Shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

Embrace the spirit of autumn with this Pumpkin-Shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball. Easy to prepare, this appetizer brings the beloved flavors of an everything bagel to your holiday spread, perfect for fall entertaining.

Pumpkin-Shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball
When shaped into a pumpkin, this Everything Bagel Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for fall entertaining. It’s easy to make!
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Pumpkin-Shaped Everything Bagel Cheese Ball

Pine Cone Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe

Opt for a nature-inspired centerpiece with the Pine Cone Shaped Cheese Ball, where either Neufchatel or cream cheese will work beautifully. This festive recipe is not only visually striking but also deliciously versatile for any holiday spread.

Pine Cone Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe
Deciding between Neufchatel vs cream cheese for a holiday appetizer? Either work great for this pine cone cheese ball. Make it for a very festive spread!
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Pine Cone Shaped Cheese Ball Recipe

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball

Combine the luxurious flavors of smoked salmon with the crunch of everything bagel seasoning in this delectable cheese ball. It’s an easy make-ahead option that brings a touch of elegance to your appetizer offerings.

Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball
If you love salmon and cream cheese, my easy make ahead salmon appetizer is always a hit. Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball w/ Everything Bagel Seasoning – YUM!
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Everything Bagel Smoked Salmon Cheese Ball

Bacon Ranch Turkey Cheeseball

This Bacon Ranch Turkey Cheeseball is bursting with flavors that scream Thanksgiving. It’s a must-try appetizer that promises to steal the spotlight at your holiday feast with its irresistible combination of bacon and ranch.

Bacon Ranch TURKEY CHEESEBALL!
This Bacon Ranch Turkey Cheeseball will be a hit at the holiday table! This is a Thanksgiving appetizer you MUST add to your menu!
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Bacon Ranch TURKEY CHEESEBALL!

Turkey Cheese Ball with Peppers

Decorate your holiday table with this adorable Turkey Cheese Ball with Peppers. It’s easy to make and can be customized with pecans for a crunchy finish, making it as visually appealing as it is delicious.

Turkey Cheese Ball with Peppers
This adorable Turkey Cheese Ball will be the hit of your Thanksgiving or Christmas party. Invite guests to snack on this festive cheese ball appetizer or just make it plain, rolled in finely chopped pecans. Easy appetizer for holiday party.
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Turkey Cheese Ball with Peppers

Best Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

The Best Ranch Cheese Ball is your go-to recipe for any party. Packed with cheddar and ranch flavors, it’s creamy, crunchy, and incredibly easy to make ahead of time, ensuring it’s ready to serve when your guests arrive.

Best Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe
A real crowd pleaser for the holidays, game day, or any occasion you need an easy make-ahead appetizer. Creamy, crunchy, full of cheddar and ranch flavor, and so fun to dress up – it’ll be the talk of your next party!
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Best Ranch Cheese Ball Recipe

Jalapeño Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball

Spice up your appetizer game with a Jalapeño Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball. This unique recipe combines spicy jalapeño with the tang of Nacho Cheese Doritos, creating a fall-themed appetizer that’s as memorable as it is delicious.

Jalapeño Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball is a fun fall appetizer made with cream cheese, bell pepper, shallot, jalapeño and garlic powder rolled in crunched up Nacho Cheese Doritos and shaped into a pumpkin. Serve it at Halloween or Thanksgiving party and leave your guests speechless.
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Jalapeño Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball

Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

Infused with the zest of fresh oranges and the tartness of cranberries, this Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball is a refreshing twist on traditional holiday flavors. It’s perfect for those who enjoy a fruity and creamy appetizer.

Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball
With colorful cranberries in every bite and a hint of fresh orange, this cranberry orange cheese ball is the perfect holiday appetizer!
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Cranberry Orange Cheese Ball

Woodland Hedgehog Cheese Ball

This charming Woodland Hedgehog Cheese Ball is not only tasty but will also be a conversation starter at any event. Its simple, savory flavor profile makes it a delightful choice for woodland-themed parties.

Woodland Hedgehog Cheese Ball
Woodland hedgehog cheese ball is a simple, savory appetizer that will be a stunning centerpiece at a woodland baby shower or first birthday.
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Woodland Hedgehog Cheese Ball

Simple Turkey Cheese Ball

This cheese ball is shaped into a turkey, surrounded by Ritz crackers and pretzel sticks for tail feathers. It’s a quick and easy Thanksgiving snack that’s as cute as it is delicious.

Turkey Cheese Ball Thanksgiving Appetizer
Tell me I’m not the only one who gets hungry on Thanksgiving Day while the big meal cooks! Even typing this, I can practically smell those glorious yeast rolls, the turkey, the potatoes wafting throughout the house. Yummm! That’s why we always make a hearty appetizer spread when we invite family and friends over for holiday meals. It keeps everyone busy, talking around the table, and keeps tummies from rumbling.
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Another Pumpkin-Shaped Cheeseball

This cheese ball is shaped and colored like a pumpkin, complete with a green stem for an authentic look. It’s perfect for an autumnal theme and goes great with buttery crackers.

Pumpkin-Shaped Cheeseball
This Pumpkin Shaped Cheeseball is made with creamy, delicious, ranch-style filling covered in cheese! It’s the best! Perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Turkey-Themed Platter with Mini Cheese Balls

Colorful mini cheese balls with pretzel sticks create a vibrant tail for this turkey-shaped appetizer, sitting atop a round brie. It’s a fun and tasty addition that kids and adults will both enjoy.

Mini Turkey Cheese Balls
Cheese balls are super easy to make. It mostly comes down to great ingredients and flavors that pair perfectly.
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Turkey Cheese Ball with Pecans

This adorable cheese ball, decorated with pecans and crackers, is shaped like a turkey and adds festive flair to any table. Pair it with assorted crackers for a delightful Thanksgiving appetizer.

Turkey Cheese Ball with Pecans
Any cheese ball recipe can be turned into the shape of a turkey for a festive appetizer at your Thanksgiving dinner. All you need is some creativity!
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Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Turkey Platter

This cheese ball uses two sections to form the turkey’s body and head, surrounded by a colorful fan of cheddar-topped crackers. It’s a playful and eye-catching centerpiece for any Thanksgiving spread.

Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Turkey Platter
This Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball Turkey Platter is big enough to feed a hungry crowd on Thanksgiving. It’s super cute too and will really make your table look festive and fun. Watch the video to see how to create this fun turkey cheese ball.
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Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls

These Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls are quick and easy to make, offering a bite-sized treat that’s perfect for Halloween or Thanksgiving. Their charming appearance and delicious taste make them an instant favorite.

Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls
Mini pumpkin cheese balls can be served at your Halloween party or Thanksgiving dinner. These bite-size cheese appetizers are easy to make and only take minutes to put together.
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Mini Pumpkin Cheese Balls

Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball with Pretzels

With pretzel sticks for tail feathers, this cheese ball brings a festive twist to Thanksgiving appetizers. The edible eyes and beak add character to the turkey shape.

Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe with Pretzels
This turkey cheese ball recipe is absolutely darling and makes the perfect appetizer for Thanksgiving dinner!
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Fall “Apple” Cheese Balls

Shaped like apples, these Fall “Apple” Cheese Balls are not only cute but also packed with flavor. They are an excellent choice for easy entertaining, adding a playful and tasty element to your fall celebrations.

Fall “Apple” Cheese Balls
These Fall “Apple” Cheese Balls are a delicious and unique cheeseball recipe for easy entertaining that everyone will love for their shape and flavor!
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Fall “Apple” Cheese Balls

Caramel Apple Cheese Ball Recipe

Quick, easy, and bursting with the flavors of fall, this Caramel Apple Cheese Ball combines sweet apples with rich caramel for a truly festive treat. Serve it at your next holiday party and watch it disappear!

Caramel Apple Cheese Ball Recipe
Caramel apple cheese ball is a quick and easy holiday or New Year’s appetizer. This cheese ball recipe is so fun and flavorful, your guests will be raving about it and you may need to make more than one! Simply mix cream cheese, sharp cheddar, green apple, nutmeg, and caramel, then serve with crackers. Easy
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Caramel Apple Cheese Ball Recipe

Mini Cheese Balls

These Mini Cheese Balls are a must-have on your holiday menu. They encapsulate the festive flavors of the season in one delightful bite, ensuring your appetizer table is both delicious and memorable.

Mini Cheese Balls
If you don’t have these Mini Cheese Balls on your holiday appetizer table, we can’t be friends. I mean, they have ALL the flavors of Christmas rolled into one adorably delicious creamy bite.
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Mini Cheese Balls

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Log

This creamy cheese log is covered in a mix of cranberries, pecans, and green onions, creating a delightful balance of sweet and savory flavors. Serve it with crackers for a visually striking and tasty appetizer that’s perfect for the holidays.

Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball
This easy Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball is made with only 5 ingredients: cream cheese, dried cranberries, green onions, white cheddar cheese, and pecans. It’s a festive and delicious appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s Eve!
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Cheddar Chive Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball

This festive cheese ball is shaped like a pumpkin, decorated with cheddar strips and leaf-shaped crackers, making it an ideal centerpiece for a fall gathering. Its savory chive and cheddar flavor pairs perfectly with assorted crackers.

Cheddar Chive Pumpkin Shaped Cheese Ball
Thanksgiving is almost here! I have the most adorable cheese ball to share. This cheese ball is a delicious mixture of cream cheese, chives and cheese. Simple but really tasty. The garnishes of colorful pie crust leaves to decorate it take it really over the top.
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Pumpkin Pie “Cheese” Ball

The Pumpkin Pie “Cheese” Ball is a sweet dessert twist, combining creamy cheese with pumpkin spice flavors, perfect for ending your holiday spread on a sugary note.

Pumpkin Pie “Cheese” Ball
This Pumpkin Pie “Cheese” Ball tastes just like pumpkin pie! It’s a creamy, pumpkin spice tasting dessert!
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A special thanks to all the recipe developers, bakers, and bloggers who continue to inspire our holiday cooking with their innovative and delicious creations!

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