Have you ever served a cheese ball at a party before? I just experienced my first cheese ball this Thanksgiving (a sweet one served with Teddy Grahams), and I was blown away by how delicious it was and how simple it was to make. It was one of the favorite desserts on the dessert table, loved equally by the kids and adults. And it turns out that the cheese ball can come in so many different forms. Check out some variations on the impressive cheese ball appetizer:

The Pizza Cheese Ball

Here’s what you need for this recipe:

-1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1 cup shredded mozzarella  
-1/2 cup grated parmesan
-1/2 sundried tomatoes, chopped
-1/2 cup Italian-style breadcrumbs
-A palmful dried oregano
-A palmful red pepper flakes
-Pepper
-Breadstick crackers, for serving
-Crostini, for serving

The Cannoli Cheese Ball

And here are your ingredients for this one:

-1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup ricotta
-1/2 cup powdered sugar
-1 teaspoon cinnamon
-2 1/2 cups mini chocolate chips, divided
-Vanilla cookies, for serving
-Graham crackers, for serving

And last but not least:

The Honey Dijon Cheese Ball

Here are your ingredients for this tasty cheese ball:

-1 8-ounce brick cream cheese, softened
-1/2 cup sour cream
-1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
-2 tablespoons grainy Dijon mustard
-1 tablespoon honey
-2 cups pretzels
-Pretzel chips and sticks, for serving