Feta Cheese Ball

I made this for my family Christmas gathering. Even though I accidentally used 8 ounces of Feta cheese in the recipe, it came out great. Everyone loved it.

I used double the amount of feta cheese and half the amount of dill and oregano, and it was very good. Next time I will reduce the amount of green onion, as it was a little overpowering.

I just loved this recipe and it was so easy. I added chopped walnuts to the outside, creating a sturdier and more visably pleasing look.

Very good! I added about a cup of chopped spinach and it was well received by my family.

This is a great cheese ball! I really thought it would be too wet when I was mixing it but it hardened up fine. I just put the mixture in a couple layers of saran wrap and shaped it that way. I only put in 3 T of oil and you could probably do with 1 or 2 - not sure it made much difference. I also only put in half the spice amounts and it was heavily spiced (and I like a LOT of herbs and spices)! It looked like it would be completely overwhelming with the whole amount. Also, I totally forgot the garlic - no biggie. Double the feta would have made it even better. Also, I made it a brick shape instead of a ball. After it hardened overnight, I rolled it in black sesame seeds and served it with the Townhouse Flipsides Pretzel Crackers (the best cracker discovery ever!). YUM!

I think I added too much of something, maybe it was onions and one of the herbs. It came out awful for me! I have to throw away what I made, and don't think I'm willing to try it again....

I used 6 oz. of the feta with tomato and basil and this was excellent. Had lots of requests for the recipe. Will be making this again!!!

This is a great cheese ball recipe! I get tons of compliments when I serve it and lots of requests for the recipe.

Oh, my goodness! I have found another love! I only reduced the amount of onion by about half and it is amazing. Now my favorite, Thanks Kelly!

This cheese ball packs a punch of flavor! It was a hit on New Years Eve. We will make this again and again. Thanks Kelly!

This was delicious, and it tided everyone over before our Christmas dinner. I halved the recipe, as we only had 8 people, but kept the 4 oz. of feta. Served with Sun Dried Tomato and Basil Wheat Thins, this was a big hit. It almost tastes like Boursin, which is wonderful. I loved that I already had everything to make it, and it was a cinch to throw everything in my Kitchenaid mixer and let it do the work. This ones goes in the permanent file!

I made and served this at my sister wedding reception. It was an all appetizer reception that I catered. I doubled the recipe and it made four very large cheese balls. I had to play a bit with the ingredient amounts since it is a known rule of thumb when cooking and doubling recipes the herbs and seasonings should never be doubled, but only half again as much should be used. Taste it and add more if needed, remembering that the flavors will develop and deepen the longer the dish is allowed to rest before serving. Technically I only doubled the cream cheese. After adding and adjusting the herbs, seasonings, garlic and onions I added double the amount of feta as other reviewers suggested. Although the herbs and seasoning tasted appropriate for developing flavor nicely, I felt the cream cheese still over powered the taste of the feta so I added 8 oz more. I basically used 6 times the amount of feta originally called for. This was perfect! But then I'm a true cheese fanatic! ;) Looked so pretty on a silver platter with curly parley tucked all around it to frame it. Every one loved it!

I made this for my husband for football Sunday it was a great hit .He loved it.

I rolled this up and made a "dirty snowball" which was surrounded with some black olive penguins (another recipe from allrecipes.com So cute. The feta cheese ball is delicious. I recommend using organic cream cheese. I think it made a difference.

I doubled the amount of feta cheese and followed the rest of the recipe, except I put the mixture into 4 ramekins instead of making a cheese ball. I used 1 for a party and froze the other 3 for the holidays. Good and easy!

WOW! this was fantastic! I served this at our Labor day party and it went so FAST! Instead of using 4 ounces of feta, I used 6, added an extra clove of garlic and for presentation, rolled it in sliced almonds. I served it with bagel chips and everyone RAVED! super easy, inexpensive, sure to please, this will become a staple for all my parties!

Hellooooo garlic! This Greek-inspired concoction will definitely make your breath smell, but it is delicious. I increased the feta to 6 oz. and halved the amounts of dried dill and oregano. It's wonderful with Staci's "Naked" sea salted pita chips.

I have made this several times and everyone loves it. I usually increase the amount of feta because my family likes lots of feta and garnish with paprika. I have frozen the second ball wrapping it in press-n-seal. You would never know that it had been frozen. Always good to have something in the freezer to pull out when short on time to take to a friend's house.

I followed the recipe just how it states - but rolled it into one long log then rolled in fresh parsley. I brought it to Christmas dinner/brunch with a few choices of hearty crackers and out of the 4 other similiar type appetizer's it was the only one to be completely gone! Thanks for sharing!

This was delicious! I made it for a work potluck and served it with Triscuits. I originally intended to save one of the cheese balls in the freezer, but once tasted, it didn't stand a chance! The ball which sat overnight and came to work the next day tasted even BETTER! Don't be afraid of the dill, it's not overpowering and the oregano flavor really sends this over the top, it's awesome!

OMG - the best. A little pricey to make, but oh so worth it.

Love this recipe sometimes I adjust the onions by taste but every year I make it for Christmas and everyone loves it.

I rolled this in toasted slivered almonds because it looked kind of gross naked. It had great flavor and I got many compliments from party guests.

A nice recipe, especially after it sits for a while. I used red onion instead of green and it was good.

LOVE IT! I used this recipe years ago for a quick app. and have been using it ever since..I've had a few requests for the recipe also!

I followed some of the other reviews and cut down on the onions (I used only about 4 onions) and the dill weed (I used 3 teaspoons) and I put more feta chesse than the 4 oz. This turned out great!!! My husband gave me a yucky look when I said feta ball but with everything else the feta is not overwhelming at all. Great blend of cheeses and garlic that makes it great.

I make this feta cheese ball often and love it. I use equal amounts of feta cheese and cream cheese and add about two cups chopped fresh spinach to it. I get requests for this cheeseball several times each year. Oh, it's also good to increase the oregano and dill by double. Great served with wheat crackers. Thanks for a great recipe.

I make this for nearly every pot luck and never come home with any. It's fantastic. I don't bother making it into balls - I just put it in a pretty serving dish. Tastefully Simple's dill dip is an easy & tasty substitute for the dill weed & oregano.

From someone who eats feta straight from the block, this was just ok. The seasonings took away from the flavor of the cheese. I prefer the Easy Cheese Ball II.

A definate keeper for last minute get-togethers! Quick and easy. I loved it because it was very diferent than any other cheese ball that I have ever had. People were dieing to get the recipe!!

This along with some crackers or bread is the perfect snack. My husband and I couldn't get enough of it. I added a little more feta and it turned out perfectly.

Made it for a party, everyone loved it!!! It was very easy to make. Thanks for the great recipe.

Delicious! Made this for a party and everyone loved it!

I really was excited for this recipe and it was great. I made it as it states (plus some chopped spinach) but next time I think I will sautee the garlic onions and spinach in the oil & herbs--I prefer the taste to raw garlic and I will doulbe the amount of feta--just because we love feta. Thanks for the recipe!!!

LOVE oregano so this was great, good pairing with the feta. It was a very evenly mixed ball, so you got some of everything in every bite.

Ohhhh! This was tasty! I whipped the room-temp cream cheese on the highest setting of my mixer, then whipped in the remaining ingredients. Rolled it in between a piece of plastic wrap into a log shape, chilled it in the fridge for a bit (it was quite soft at this point), and then rolled that in some more dill and fresh ground black pepper. It looked beautiful and tasted even better. Best to make this the day before serving so the flavors get to know each other :0)

Fantastic recipe. Have made this dish for numerous gatherings and there is never anything left over.

I've made this several times - garlic lover's definately enjoy it and always ask for the recipe. People seem hesitant to try it at parties - because it's white it doesn't look like a regular cheeseball.

GREAT! Like others, I cut the amount of olive oil to 1-2T, and halved the dill and oregano. I used 3 garlic cloves, and thought it was a little strong, so will probably use 2 next time. I love feta (which is why I picked this recipe) so I doubled that. It was so good, and different from other cheese balls. It was a big hit at the party!

Very good! I put less dill and olive oil than the recipe called for. I put more feta than the recipe called for as well. I think the onions made it a little bitter tasting, so I think I'll leave those out next time.

Do die for!!! I used 4oz feta cheese (w/ basil and tomato) and 8 oz whipped cream cheese. Every one loved this and asked for the recipe. A definite keeper!

I've made this several times and it's always a hit. Even those who start out by saying, "I don't really like feta, but.....". I like to take it to office potlucks.

I did not care for it to much but everyone else at the party really liked it and asked for the recipe. Next time I will double the Feta...I bet it will better!

Very good! Doubled the feta...

So delicious!! I love feta! I rolled the balls in a mixture of ground pistachios and sliced almonds for a gourmet touch. Great recipe!

Hmm.... not my thing... and 75% of my guests somehow did not want to eat it too after I told them it's a feta cheese ball... something about feta that turns people off? I tried it, it tasted okay - but I'm not crazy about it..

This was very good, I left out the cloves as I don't care for them but it was still good! Will definitely make this again!

Love this recipe. It got rave reviews. I might add a bit more feta next time just to take it up a notch!

This turned out pretty good - a tad salty due to the feta so I wouldn't serve it with salty crackers. It was easy to shape into balls. I even froze one ball and thawed it out a week later and it was fine. Next time I would roll it in something once it's formed into a ball to give it a more appetizing appearance...perhaps dill?

My husband did not care for this.

Sooo sooo good - great garlic and herb flavor!

My husband is in love.....with this recipe! I made it for a potluck at his work and he wanted me to make something else so he could keep the cheese ball all to himself. Need I say more?

Absolutely delicious. The ladies I served it to are experts in appetizers and were impressed with the flavor of this spread. The possibily of different presentation for this recipe are endless. The flavor is perfect just the way it is. We have adopted this one as a favorite for our regular get together and I will surely make it again. Thanks for introducing a new addition to our regular appetizer menu.

This was so yummy and easy! I doubled the feta because I love feta cheese. I also added 5 cloves of garlic too. I took it to a party and everybody loved it!

I found this to be a bit stong is feta flavour, but my guests loved it!! Many asked for the recipe.

I made this for my graduation party and it was a crowd pleaser. I used garlic powder instead of cloves. Everyone was dipping crackers, chips, and veggies in it.

This was so easy to make and and everyone that tasted it loved it. On Thanksgiving, I set it out as a spread for bagel crisps and crackers. Every one loved it. I made the remainder into a cheese ball and rolled it in chopped walnuts. This was also well received at our church pot-luck. People asked for the recipe. I will be making this again. The only thing I changed was I used less dill weed and I used a 6 oz. container of tomatoe basil feta. Thanks Kelly for such a great recipe.

This was a nice surprise. I was worried that the amount of dill would be too much, but it blended in perfectly. I rolled the balls in a mixture of pecans and walnut pieces. I did reduce the garlic a little and will probably reduce a little more next time, but there will be a next time !!! I tried this with a couple different types of crackers and the winner was "garlic herb wheat thins". I will be taking this to the next party that I attend. Thank you for sharing your recipe!

This recipe was phenomenal. Didn't use the oregano it called for, but it was still a huge hit at Thanksgiving. Thanks for such a great idea!

Very nice. My boyfriend and I added black olives (4 oz), which added a wonderful pizazz. We'll definitely make this again!

BTW, to add to my review, I didn't use the indicated amount of dill. In fact, I used about a quarter teaspoon...same with the oregano. It was VERY GOOD.

I brought this dish with me to a Thanksgiving soirée and absolutely fell in love with it. It was very simple to make, which is always a must for me. I even had someone ask me for the recipe! I will definitely make this again…

I made this for a party and everyone really enjoyed it. Really easy to make and only took a couple of minutes. I would not recommend using an elctric mixer. I made quite a mess.

this turned out to be amazing! I added double the amount of feta and an extra clove of garlic (my family loves garlic), extra dill + pepper aswell. definitly something I will be making often.

This is a very pungent cheese ball. Not at all sweet like most cheese balls. We love it. The first bite makes you think "Hmmmm" and then after the second bite we were hooked. I think this ball tastes better the next day after making. Thank you for a simple yet wonderful cheese ball recipe.

This was pretty good! Will make again. Thanx!

I just made this for snacks tonight. Wow! It's delicious, and I know it'll be even better after it melds for a while in the fridge. Very easy and yummy. Didn't make it into a ball or log, but will serve it in a little dish. I halved the recipe, and now wish I hadn't it's that good. Thanks for this one.

Really good!!!! I also doubled the feta, everything else as written. Rolled in tri colored sesame seeds and served with sea salt pita thins. Party hit!!!!

I've made this recipe for parties, work functions etc. Everytime it has been eaten up and there is always a request for the recipe.

I don't like Feta cheese and freakin' LOVED this!!! The cream cheese definitely balanced out the flavor and prevented the feta from being too strong (in my opinion). All my guests loved this and my mother in law asked for the recipe! I ate the leftovers all by myself! Edited to add: You can freeze this and it still turns out wonderful!

I would use a little less olive oil next time.

All I can say is EXCELLENT!!

The only change I made was to put it in two large ramekins rather than two cheese balls.

Very easy to make. Tasted very good. My ball did not stay shaped very well even tough it was refrigerated the proper time. I put it in tinfoil and perhaps I should have wrapped it in wax paper.

Loved it! My fiancé asks for it all the time!

Holy Cow! People were going crazy for this. I doubled the Feta, because I had bought a ton at Sams. I also may have "accidentally" added an extra Tbsp of garlic, because it's awesome. It was great. This is a recipe you can fiddle with because it's just so good you can't go wrong. We served it with Ritz. Also, it only made 1 Cheese ball for me. 1 big yummy cheese ball.

Made for Christmas but used habanero Feta cheese. Also added one Tlb. of some garlic salt. Then rolled in roasted chopped Pecans. Was wonderful for any kind of cracker or cut veggie.

Easy and always a hit!

I would use a little less olive oil next time.

I made this for Christmas and everyone LOVED it. I made exactly as written, and the leftover (which was not much) we used on bagels -- yummy!

So delish! I used 6oz of feta & I think you'd be okay to use more- stuck to the recipe otherwise. This would be so good stuffed into chicken breasts. I served with sesame crackers and got great feedback.

Good, but I'd go easy on the garlic next time.

This is really garlicy and dilly. I liked it, but no one else touched it. I was really bummed. It was easy to put together. I love feta cheese and I will try this again with less garlic and dill maybe.