Four Ingredient Mini Cheese Ball Recipe
If you are looking for a good appetizer that is simple, easy, and doesn’t require many ingredients, these mini cheese balls are for you.
I needed an appetizer that I knew my family would enjoy, but I was a little short on time. That is when I decided to make mini-cheeseballs. My crew enjoys a good cheeseball for party food appetizers.
You can make these easy cheese ball recipes for any occasion. I made them for a December birthday party for my husband. Can I get a witness for December babies? They usually get little recognition. My hubby is an early December baby.
This year, we actually pulled off a nice little surprise party for his birthday! It was an intimate little family soiree. We enjoyed good food and watched a Christmas movie together. Our grandchildren thought it was an injustice that their Papa had never seen Home Alone. They wanted to right that wrong. What better birthday gift could a grandparent enjoy than spending time with their favorite people!
Two Mini Cheeseball Recipes
I wanted all the grandchildren to have their own personal cheese balls, no sharing required, so I whipped up these super simple recipes for Four Ingredient Mini Cheese Balls using some favorite flavors. There are two different flavors to choose from.
Spinach & Parmesan Mini Cheese Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 pkg. Spinach Parmesan prepackaged Dip Mix. (near the salad dressings)
- 8 oz. pkg. Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1/2 tsp. Chili powder
- 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro or parsley ( I used cilantro)
Directions
Step 1
Measure out half of the package of spinach parmesan dip mix. Save the other half for adding flavor to homemade mashed potatoes.
Place the Cream cheese, Dip mix, and Chili powder into a medium-sized mixing bowl and blend well. You can use an electric mixer to make this process quick.
Step 2
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap. Set it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
Then remove from fridge and shape into small balls, about 2 Tbsp. each. We want them small enough to fit comfortably on top of a good party cracker. I line them up on a cookie sheet covered with parchment paper.
Now, place the sheet of mini cheese balls back into the refrigerator for about 20 to 30 minutes to chill.
Step 3
Pour your chopped parsley or cilantro into a small bowl. Remove the chilled cheeseballs from the refrigerator and roll each one in the chopped cilantro to coat the outside. Then return to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To Serve
Line a pretty serving platter with your choice of crackers. Place each little cheeseball on top of a cracker. Serve and enjoy!
Cheddar Onion Mini Cheese Balls
Ingredients:
- 1 ( 8oz.) pkg. Cream Cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 pkg. dry onion-flavored soup mix, like this
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 Cup Smoked Paprika
Directions
Step 1
Place the first three ingredients into a medium-sized mixing bowl. Mix well. I use an electric mixer to make this process easy and quick. You can mix by hand using a good spatula if you like.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and set it in the refrigerator for about 30 minutes to chill.
Step 2
Remove from the fridge and shape into small balls, about 2 Tbsp per ball. Line the balls on a cookie sheet lined with parchment paper.
Return them to the refrigerator and allow them to chill for about 20 minutes.
Step 3
Remove from the fridge and sprinkle or roll in the smoked paprika. I rolled mine for a heavy covering because I love smoked paprika. Then return your mini cheese balls to the refrigerator until ready to serve.
To Serve
Line a pretty serving platter with your choice of crackers. Place each little cheeseball on top of a cracker. Serve and enjoy!
Variations to this recipe
Storing Leftovers
You can store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to about 3 or 4 days in an airtight container. Send leftovers home with your guests using these fun containers from Amazon.
Four Ingredient Mini Cheeseballs
Ingredients
Spinach and Parmesan Cheese Balls
- 1 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 pkg. Spinach Parmesand dip mix (found near salad dressings)
- ½ tsp. Chili powder
- ½ cup Cilantro or Parsley, finely chopped
Cheddar Onion Mini Cheese Balls
- 1 8 oz. Cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 1 pkg. dry onion flavored soup mix
- 1 cup finely shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup Smoked Paprika
Instructions
- Both recipes begin by mixing all but the last ingredient well in a medium-sized mixing bowl. I use an electric mixer to make the process quick and easy.
Spinach Parmesan Cheese Balls
- Mix all but the last ingredient in a medium sized mixing bowl until well blended. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigeratue for about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and shape into small balls using about 2 Tbsp. per ball. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place each ball on the pan. Return the pan to the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Remove from the refrigerator and roll in the chopped cilantro or parsley. Place each cheeseball on top of a cracker on your serving platter. Serve and enjoy.
Onion Cheddar Mini Cheese Balls
- Mix all but the last ingredient in a medium-sized mixing bowl until well blended. Then cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for about 20-30 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and shape into small balls using about 2 Tbsp. per ball. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and place each ball on the pan. Return the pan to the refrigerator for about 20 minutes.
- Pour the smoked paprika into a small bowl. Remove your cheese balls from the refrigerator and roll in the smoked paprika.Place each cheese ball on top of a cracker on your serving platter. Serve and enjoy!
Do you love all of the party food for the holiday season, too? Also see: Glazed Bacon Pretzel Crackers, Air Fryer Mozzarella Sticks, or Sweet & Salty Candied Pecans.
Originally published Dec. 15, 2015. Updated Dec. 2, 2025
Cheeseballs are the ultimate in party food, your mini ones are so cute and sound delicious! Thanks for sharing at What’d You Do This Weekend?!
How fun are these cheese balls! I’m a December baby as well and know the how we get the short end of the stick. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe at the Over the Moon Link Party.
We make a big cheese ball for the holidays, but I’m loving this mini version!
These recipes look so fun, and easy to make. Having them set out on the crackers was a fabulous idea, too! I have a brick of Kraft Philadelphia Cream Cheese in the fridge, so I will have to give these recipes a try. Thank you! (client)
Love the idea of mini cheeseballs. My mom makes a big cheeseball every Christmas and it’s my favorite appetizer!
I love cheese anything, especially a good cheese ball. These sound amazing!! That spinach and parmesan is calling my name! I can’t wait to try these.
Lovely photos Shirley! I am loving these easy cheeseballs. I wanna try that spinach one! I can’t believe that your hubby has never seen Home Alone -it’s a classic and a must see at Christmas! Also, I have a few December babies that I am trying to figure out what to do with their parties!
I made mini cheeseballs as well this holiday season. I need to get them posted, everyone ate them up
These look easy to make and absolutely yummy too! Thanks for sharing these recipes!
So yummy! Thanks for sharing!
I love the idea of mini cheese balls. So glad its a pritable. I just printed it now and will give it a try over the holidays
These look so yummy!! And so easy to make! I might have to try these for Christmas Day snacks!
What a fab idea! Everyone always serves a big cheese ball. Who wants to share? Not me! I’ll take my own cheese balls please! Love this, perfect for parties!
YUM!! these are perfect for my New Years Eve party. I am always looking for something new and different.
These are my favorite types of food at parties! And cheese balls are a tasty treat to snack on. I would probably make these for myself and not share!
There is nothing quite like a good cheese ball during the holidays! I love that yours uses only 4 ingredients. Philadelphia Cream Cheese is a must for all my holiday cheese balls. I can’t wait to try yours. They look so festive! Pass me one, please!