A cheese ball is a popular appetizer made from cream cheese, spices, and other ingredients that are mixed together and formed into a ball. The three most common cheeses used in cheese balls are Edam, BRIE, and Feta. Edam is a semi-hard cheese made from cow's milk that originated in the Netherlands. BRIE is a soft, creamy cheese made from cow's milk that originated in France. Feta is a brined, crumbly cheese made from sheep's milk or goat's milk that originated in Greece. All three of these cheeses can be used to make a delicious cheese ball.