Is there a cheese recipe that's quicker, easier, and cheesier than cheese balls? These classic appetizers were ultra-popular in the 50s through the 70s, but in the 80s and 90s were considered a bit, well, cheesy. In the 21st century, however, cheese balls are all the rage again, as inventive home chefs have upped their cheese ballgame with terrific and tasty variations on this couldn't-be-easier appetizer.
Here in Wisconsin, we'll whip up cheese balls for every holiday gathering, movie night, and big game party. And we know from experience when made with Wisconsin cheese, you better make two, because it will disappear before you know it.
The basic ingredients of cheese balls are simple:
Of course, making a great cheese ball depends on your choice of cheese and the other ingredients you choose for flavor and texture. Here are a few of the terrific recipes for cheese balls on our website:
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Cheese balls may not have been from around these parts originally, but here in Wisconsin, we think of cheese balls as one of our own. It could be because we've scarfed down so many of them over the years, or because they're our go-to recipe for whenever we need an appetizer that will impress. But the most likely reason the best cheese balls are Wisconsin-born: we are simply fanatical about all things cheese.
We've been making cheese for 175 years – since before we were even a state – and today we produce more flavors, styles, and varieties of cheese than anywhere else on earth. We've also won more cheese awards than any other state or country. So, whether it's making some of the best artisan cheese you'll sink your teeth into, or perfecting a retro, spherical cheesy appetizer, in Wisconsin, we're always keeping our eye on the (cheese) ball.
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