This REINDEER CHEESE BALL is the cutest holiday appetizer and super easy to prepare. A basic cheesy ranch cheese ball decorated to look like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
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This is a basic cheddar ranch cheese ball coated with crushed pecans. Then we add a couple pretzels, olives and a tomato to make it look like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer. Get the kiddos to help you make it for a fun holiday activity.
This cute Reindeer Cheese Ball will be a hit with the kids and adults.
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REINDEER CHEESE BALL
This REINDEER CHEESE BALL is the cutest holiday appetizer and super easy to prepare. A basic cheesy ranch cheese ball decorated to look like Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces block cream cheese, softened at room temperature
- ⅓ cup sour cream
- 8 ounce block medium cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2-3 tablespoons dry ranch seasoning mix (to taste)
- 2 cups roughly chopped pecans
- 2 medium pitted black olives, for the eyes
- 1 cherry tomato, for the nose
- 2 regular sized twist pretzels, for the antlers
Instructions
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the softened cream cheese and sour cream until smooth.
- Add shredded cheese and ranch seasoning mix. Mix until combined and evenly distributed.
- Lay out a large sheet of plastic wrap and pour the cheese ball mixture on top. You want the plastic wrap to be large enough to cover the entire cheese ball and be able to twist it shut. Use the plastic wrap to help mold the cheese mixture into a ball, twist it shut. 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 - transfer to a large plate or shallow bowl filled with chopped pecans. Press the pecans into the cheese ball.
- 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. You can use toothpicks to secure the eyes and nose in place or you can use pretzel sticks for an edible option.
- Serve with crackers and pretzels.
Notes
The cheese ball can be made up to 3 days in advance and kept refrigerated. When ready to serve, cover with chopped pecans and decorate with the olive eyes, tomato nose, and pretzel antlers.
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Nutrition Information
Yield 8 Serving Size 1Amount Per Serving Calories 446Total Fat 42gSaturated Fat 15gTrans Fat 0gUnsaturated Fat 24gCholesterol 67mgSodium 568mgCarbohydrates 13gFiber 3gSugar 4gProtein 8g
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