Reindeer Cheese Ball (Perfect Christmas Appetizer)
A delightful reindeer cheese ball recipe, perfect for your Christmas appetizer needs.
Equipment
- Hand mixer
- large bowl
- Plastic wrap
- Plate or shallow bowl
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese, softened at room temperature 2×8 ounce
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 8 ounces medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 tablespoons ranch seasoning mix
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecans
- 2 medium pitted black olives for the eyes
- 1 cherry tomato for the nose
- 2 regular sized pretzels for the antlers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream together until smooth and well incorporated.
- Then add the shredded cheese and ranch seasoning mix. Beat until well combined and evenly distributed.
- Lay down a large sheet of plastic wrap and pour the cheese ball mixture on top. Use the plastic wrap to help mold the cheese mixture into a ball.
- Transfer to the refrigerator to chill for at least 4-6 hours, or overnight for best results.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the refrigerator and transfer to a large plate or shallow bowl filled with chopped pecans.
- Add 2 pretzels on top for the antlers, pressing it into the cheese ball deep enough that it stands on its own.
- Add two black olives for the eyes and one cherry tomato for the nose.
- Surround the cheese ball with crackers for serving and add some fresh herbs for a festive touch if desired.
Notes
If you make a little indent in the cheese ball without pecans covering it, the olive eyes and cherry tomato nose stick on and stay put just fine.
Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 200mgIron: 1mg
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