Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Ball

This pepperoni pizza cheese ball is a fun and delicious appetizer! Get ready for the recipe requests every time you make it!

I’m so excited to share this pepperoni pizza cheese ball recipe with you! It contains the flavors of pepperoni pizza, but is made into a creamy cheese ball. It’s delicious and delightfully pretty! This cheese ball is easy enough to make any time you’d like an extra special appetizer but is also a perfect appetizer to serve for holiday and special occasion meals.

Let’s talk about our trio of cheeses!

We combine three different kinds of cheeses to make this cheese ball, and the result is an amazingly creamy and flavorful cheese ball. We start with cream cheese. You’ll want to make sure you allow your cream cheese to soften, and I always recommend using full fat cream cheese. To our cream cheese, we add both shredded Monterey jack cheese and shredded mozzarella cheese. I love this combination of cheeses, but you can use all Monterey jack or all mozzarella if you’d like. You can also substitute with cheddar, colby, colby jack, havarti, or even Swiss cheese to make your cheese ball. Whichever cheese or cheese combination you use, I recommend using a block or blocks of cheese and shredding the cheese yourself. This way you can be assured there are no unwanted added ingredients, and the texture will be absolutely perfect!

How do I make this pepperoni pizza cheese ball?

This cheese ball is incredibly easy to make, but there are a few things you can do to ensure yours turns out perfectly! First, you’ll want to start with softened cream cheese. Next, I use both the green and white part of the green onions, but you can just use the green parts if you’d prefer. I used prepared Italian seasoning to make this cheese ball, but you can use a combination of dried basil, oregano, marjoram, rosemary, sage, and thyme to make a homemade mixture as well. After combining your ingredients with 1½ ounces of mini pepperoni, you’ll want to beat the mixture until all ingredients are combined. Then you can simply form this mixture into a ball and place it onto a serving plate or platter. You’ll then press the remaining mini pepperoni into the cheese ball and refrigerate for an hour or so before serving.

What are some ways I can serve this pepperoni pizza cheese ball?

You have some awesome low carb options for serving this cheese ball! I made my cheese ball into a round shape. If you’re serving this for a football party, you could shape it into the shape of a football. For an Autumn party, you can shape it into the shape of a pumpkin, wrap it in plastic wrap, then use kitchen twine or rubber bands to create the lines of the pumpkin. I can attest to the fact this cheese ball is delicious eaten just as it is with a spoon. You also have some wonderful low carb options to use as dippers. Raw vegetables are always a good choice. Some of our favorites include broccoli, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, radishes, and sliced bell peppers. You can also use keto cheese whisps, keto crackers, or pork rinds as dippers.

Here are some more keto appetizers I think you’ll enjoy!

Blistered Shishito Peppers with Keto Lime Aioli

Creamy Olive Cucumber Bites

Easy Layered Guacamole Dip

Keto Turkey Club Skewers

Helpful Hints:

*If you’d like, you can use regular pepperoni and chop it up to make this cheese ball.

*This cheese ball can be served cold or at room temperature.

Main Kitchen Equipment and Utensils:

• Large mixing bowl
• Electric mixer

Splash of Encouragement:

***I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies. Psalm 18:3***