When it comes to stuffing the meatballs, you can use regular cheese instead of cream cheese. You can also use blue cheese, mozzarella cheese, or even get cheese or halloumi cheese too The cream cheese is my top choice for this recipe because it adds a nice creamy texture to the centre of the meatballs. You can also vary the filling easily by mixing the cream cheese with spring onion, chilli powder, or your favourite herb or spice. This meatball recipe is extremely versatile. If you use regular cheese, it will have a more "cheesy" taste but will still be delicious!