cheese balls
Round orange puffs
Cheese balls are small, round snacks made from cheese or cheese-flavored coating—either baked puffs with a crunchy texture or fried balls of melted cheese.
The term also refers to a larger appetizer: a ball of soft cheese mixed with seasonings, typically rolled in nuts and served with crackers.
As slang, a cheeseball is someone corny or embarrassingly uncool.
Firm aged English cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
- brieSoft French ripened cheese
Brittle and snapping
- puffedFilled with air
- airyLight and well-ventilated
- lightVisible electromagnetic radiation
- crunchyBreaking with sound
bite · snap · crackle · texture · fried · baked · coated · breaded
Utensil-free small bites
- nibblesTakes small bites
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
- snackingEating small portions casually
junk food · party food · bowl · handful · bag · container · sharing · addictive
Light dish preceding main
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
- game dayScheduled sporting event
tailgate · celebration · gathering · platter · toothpick · dip · serving bowl · entertaining
cheddar
Firm aged English cheese
- goudaSemi-hard Dutch cheese
- mozzarellaMild Italian cheese
- parmesanGranular Italian grating cheese
brie · queso · sharp · mild · aged · processed · orange · yellow
crispy
Brittle and snapping
crunchy · bite · snap · crackle · texture · fried · baked · coated · breaded · puffy
finger food
Utensil-free small bites
- nibblesTakes small bites
- munchiesSnacks or craving them
- bite-sizedSmall enough for one mouthful
snacking · junk food · party food · bowl · handful · bag · container · sharing · addictive · moreish
appetizer
Light dish preceding main
- hors d'oeuvresSmall savory pre-meal bites
- buffetSelf-service meal display
- potluckCommunal meal, shared contributions
game day · tailgate · celebration · gathering · platter · toothpick · dip · serving bowl · entertaining · casual
rolled
Rotated or turned over
almonds · herbs · chives · bacon bits · ranch · holiday · shaped · festive · spreadable · soft
- fried cheesemozzarella sticks, halloumi, saganaki
- snackschips, crackers, cookies, granola bars, chocolate
- appetizersmozzarella sticks, canapes, bruschetta, buffalo wings, nachos
- puffed snacksCheetos, puffed rice, puffed corn, corn puffs, puffed wheat
- Ball Foodsmeatballs, falafel
- processed cheeseVelveeta, Cheez Whiz, Laughing Cow, Babybel, cheddar spread
cheese ballsrice cakes
Puffed or pounded grain
carrot sticks · celery sticks · crackers · pretzels · cheese wedges
cheese ballsartisanal cheese
Handmade dairy in small batches
aged cheddar · brie · charcuterie · caviar · foie gras