4 Easy Cheese Balls for entertaining - they're pretty, too!

12 Tomatoes Serves 12 10 minutes active, 4 hours inactive Rated 4.4 out of 5 Rated by 97 reviewers

Dill Chive Cheese Ball 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup Gouda cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder 2 tablespoons chives, snipped 1 teaspoon dried dill For the coating: 1 tablespoon dried dill Bacon Cheddar Ranch Cheese Ball 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 1/2 packet Ranch seasoning mix tap here 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/4 cup chives or green onions, chopped 4 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled For the coating: 2 strips bacon, cooked and crumbled Glorious Garlic Cheese Ball 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 2-3 cloves garlic, minced 1/4 cup sour cream 1/2 cup cheddar cheese, grated 1/2 teaspoon Italian seasoning For the coating: 1/2 cup sliced almonds Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened 3/4 cup Gouda cheese, grated 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped 1/2 cup pecans, chopped 2 tablespoons chives, chopped 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder For the coating: 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped For the coating: 1/2 cup pecans, chopped For the coating: 2 tablespoons chives, chopped Preparation- For each ball, beat together the cheese ball ingredients with an electric mixer on medium until fluffy and well combined. Place mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap, shape into a ball, and cover completely. Chill until ready to serve, but at least 4 hours. When ready to serve, unwrap ball, shape further as necessary and roll in coating ingredients. Serve, and enjoy!