This favorite Christmas cheese ball recipe can be modified in so many ways. In the photo above, we added tamari flavored almonds to make a Christmas pine cone cheese ball. To make this easy cheese ball recipe, thoroughly combine room temperature Cabot Cream Cheese, shredded Vermont Sharp Cheddar, Plain Greek Yogurt, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce and, if using, Sriracha or Tabasco sauce. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight. Shape the cheese mixture into a pine cone shape and cover completely with tamari flavored almonds and add sprigs of rosemary or another herb to the top. Serve with crackers, pretzels or veggies. This Christmas pine cone cheese ball recipe will be one you return to every Christmas season.

Cheese balls have endless variations for flavors: add taco seasoning and cilantro for a south-of-the-border flavor; chopped pepperoni, onions and green peppers make a yummy pizza flavor cheese ball; bacon bits are always a welcome addition; nuts add crunch and flavor. The only limit to the variations is your imagination - they are easy and fun to make. Try other fun holiday shapes such as a snowman covered in finely shredded white cheddar "snow", or a reindeer head covered in chopped nuts with pretzels for antlers.

For another crowd-pleasing and impressive Christmas appetizer dish, check out our beautiful Holiday Star Cheese Board. Cabot is a cooperative of over New England and New York farm families who continuously strive to produce the best dairy products around If you love this cheddar cheese ball recipe as much as we do, we’d really appreciate it if you could rate and review it when you have the chance!