Description
This Reindeer Cheese Ball offers creamy goodness, sharp cheddar, and the fun of making festive food. A quick and simple appetizer, it’s perfect for any holiday gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces brick-style cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans (finely chopped)
- 2 large pretzels
- 2 medium black olives
- 1 cherry tomato
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and chill for at least 4 hours.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in chopped pecans until well coated.
- Insert pretzels into the top for antlers, and use olives and tomato for the eyes and nose.
Notes
Use full-fat cream cheese for better flavor.
Chill overnight for richer flavor development.
Adapt with different nuts or seasonal garnishes for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg