Description
A festive and fun cheese ball shaped like a reindeer, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 pretzel stick (for the nose)
- 2 small pretzels (for the antlers)
- 2 candy eyes
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat the outside.
- Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter.
- Decorate with pretzel stick for the nose, pretzels for antlers, and candy eyes.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- For a spicier version, add some diced jalapeños.
- Can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Feel free to customize the decorations to make it more festive.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American