Description
A whimsical and festive cheese ball recipe that brings joy to holiday gatherings with its fun presentation and delicious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- Olives (for eyes and buttons)
- Thin pretzel sticks (for arms and carrot nose)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, feta, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until creamy.
- Shape the mixture into a large ball for the body and a smaller ball for the head.
- Place the larger ball on a serving platter and stack the smaller ball on top.
- Use sliced almonds to create a scarf and buttons.
- Poke olives for the eyes and mouth, and use pretzel sticks for arms and noses.
- Cover and chill in the fridge for at least an hour before serving.
- Serve with crackers, vegetable sticks, or breadsticks.
Notes
For a vegan option, substitute with vegan cream cheese and dairy-free cheeses. Use fresh ingredients for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg