Reindeer Cheese Ball
A fun and festive cheese ball appetizer that’s perfect for holiday gatherings, bringing smiles and deliciousness to any table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 135 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup ranch dressing mix
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (or pecans)
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- Pretzel sticks (for antlers)
- Olives or berries (for eyes)
- Red cherry or grape (for nose)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, ranch dressing mix, chopped walnuts (or pecans), and garlic powder. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball to form the reindeer’s body.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 120 minutes.
- Once set, use pretzel sticks to create antlers, and attach olives or berries for the eyes, and a cherry for the nose.
- Serve alongside crackers or fresh vegetable sticks for a delightful snack!
Notes
For alternatives, swap walnuts for pecans or use flavored cream cheese. Don’t freeze the decorated cheese ball; freeze the bare cheese ball instead.
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