Do you love the flavors of pepperoni pizza? Our Pepperoni Pizza Cheese Ball is just a few ingredients, makes a delicious any-time appetizer, and is super easy to make. Just add your favorite crackers and serve!
16ouncescream cheese, softened, I use Highland Dairy cream cheese
2tsp.parsley flakes
1tsp.Italian seasoning
8oz.Hiland Dairy shredded mozzarella cheese
4smoked gouda cheese, shredded
1/2green bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
1/2red bell pepper, seeds and membranes removed, finely diced
4scallions, finely minced
10oz.mini pepperoni, divided use
Crackers, for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, parsley, and Italian seasoning, using an electric mixer. Using a spatula, stir in the shredded cheeses, then the bell peppers, scallions, and half of the mini pepperoni.
Place the prepared cheeseball mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap, pulling the plastic wrap up around it, forming it into a rounded ball; place into the refrigerator for at least 4 hours to chill.
To serve, unwrap the cheese ball and cover with the remaining mini pepperoni, gently pressing each one into the exterior of the cheeseball a bit.