Description
This Reindeer Cheese Ball recipe is a fun and festive holiday appetizer that will delight your guests. Creamy and savory, with a hint of crunch, this adorable cheese ball is sure to be a hit at any party.
Ingredients
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Cheese Ball:
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Decoration:
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (for coating)
- 2 pretzel twists (for antlers)
- 2 black olive slices (for eyes)
- 1 cherry tomato or red candy (for nose)
- Assorted crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Cheese Ball: In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and black pepper until well combined.
- Decorate: Roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans until fully coated. Place on a serving plate, insert pretzel twists as antlers, use olive slices for eyes, and cherry tomato or red candy for the nose.
Shape the mixture into a ball, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
Serve with crackers.
Notes
- For variety, try coating the cheese ball in crushed pretzels, bacon bits, or herbs instead of pecans.
- This appetizer can be prepared a day in advance and kept refrigerated until ready to serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 3 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg
