Reindeer Cheeseball
Add a festive touch to your holiday table with this adorable Reindeer Cheeseball! It's a crowd-pleasing centerpiece that guests of all ages love and enjoy.
Servings: 12 people
Equipment
- mixing bowl
- Electric mixer
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Measuring spoons
Ingredients
FOR THE CHEESE BALL:
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese
- 2 green onions finely sliced
- 2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
COATING:
- ¾ cup pecans finely chopped
DECORATIONS:
- 2 large pretzel twists for the antlers
- 2 medium pitted black olives for the eyes
- cranberry or small red cherry tomato for the nose
Instructions
MAKE CHEESE BALL MIXTURE:
- Add cream cheese to a large bowl and beat until smooth.
- Add shredded cheese, onions, Worcestershire sauce and seasonings.
- Blend until well combined.
FORM CHEESE BALL:
- Chop pecans and spread in a thin layer on a baking sheet or working surface.
- Form cheese mixture into a ball.
- Roll in pecans.
- Wrap in plastic and chill in the refrigerator at least 1 hour before serving.
DECORATE AND SERVE:
- When you are ready to serve, add the antlers and face to make the reindeer. Use pretzel twists for the antlers, pitted black olives for the eyes, and a cranberry or small cherry tomato for the nose.
- Serve with crackers of your choice.
Nutrition
Serving: 2.5ounces | Calories: 259kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 12g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 327mg | Potassium: 109mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 723IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 178mg | Iron: 0.4mg