Are you looking for an easy make ahead appetizer or snack? This Chili Cheese Ball is so easy and delicious! This has been a family favorite recipe for decades! Such an easy upgrade to the classic cheese and cracker tray!

Cheese Ball with Chili Powder

I love that this cheese ball is so easy! There are only a few ingredients that we typically have on hand. Cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, lemon juice, garlic powder, chili powder, pecans (optional) and smoked paprika.

This cheese ball with chili powder can be whipped up in 5 minutes and set in the refrigerator until the party begins. A couple more similar appetizer recipes that are also popular are our Apple and Cheddar Cheese Snack and Bacon Jalapeno Cheese Ball.

Use plastic wrap to shape the Cheese Ball into whatever shape your heart desires. Sprinkle with paprika and serve with your favorite crackers and enjoy! We love the Club Multi-Grain Crackers!

This easy appetizer has shown up at countless family gatherings over the years. This cheese ball always disappears quickly! My only regret is that I waited so long to make this recipe myself. Just like our White Pizza Dip this is definitely one of my new go-to appetizer recipes.

Chili Cheese Ball collage with club crackers and text

Another cheese ball recipe that makes my mouth water is this Ultimate Bacon Ranch Cheese Ball from the Chunky Chef.

How to Make Chili Cheese Ball

Using an electric mixer combine softened cream cheese, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, chili powder and garlic powder until light and fluffy. Stir in nuts.
Layout a piece of plastic wrap and place cheese mixture in the center. Wrap plastic around the mixture to shape into a ball or a log. Place on a serving dish and remove plastic wrap.
Sprinkle paprika on top. Some people like to a solid layer of paprika and some prefer a sprinkling. Serve with crackers. Store in the refrigerator.

Here are a couple of other appetizer recipes that we hope our family enjoys as much as we do!

Printable Chili Cheese Ball or Log Recipe

Chili Cheese Ball

Created by Jennifer Osterholt

Servings: people

Prep Time: 10

Total Time: 10

Are you looking for an easy make ahead appetizer or snack? This Chili Cheese Ball is so easy and delicious! This has been a family favorite recipe for decades!

Ingredients

▢ 8 ounces cream cheese softened
▢ 8 ounces sharp cheddar cheese shredded
▢ 1 tablespoon lemon juice
▢ 1 teaspoon chili powder
▢ 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
▢ 1/4 cup chopped pecans
▢ 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

Instructions

Combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, lemon juice, chili powder and garlic powder with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Stir in nuts.
Use plastic wrap to shape into a ball or a log. Place on a serving dish and remove plastic wrap. Sprinkle paprika on top. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 126kcalCarbohydrates: 1gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 33mgSodium: 145mgPotassium: 49mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 460IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 125mgIron: 1mg

“Plowing Through Life” is not a dietitian or nutrition professional. Any nutritional information shared is an estimate and can vary greatly depending on specific products are used. If calorie count and other nutritional values are important to you, we recommend running the ingredients through an online nutritional calculator of your choice.