Snowman Cheese Ball Magic: 1 Cute Appetizer
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Create an adorable snowman cheese ball for your Christmas party. This festive appetizer is easy to make and sure to delight your guests.
- Author: Leo Abraham
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes plus 30 minutes chilling time
- Yield: 1 snowman cheese ball
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-bake
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 4 ounces shredded cheddar cheese
- 2 ounces crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup finely chopped pecans
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh chives
- 1 red bell pepper, cut into small pieces for nose and buttons
- 1 black olive, sliced for eyes
- Pretzel sticks for arms
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley for ‘snow’
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, crumbled blue cheese, chopped pecans, garlic powder, and black pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Stir in the chopped chives.
- Shape the cheese mixture into two balls: one larger ball for the body and a slightly smaller ball for the head.
- Place the cheese balls on a serving platter.
- Use small pieces of red bell pepper to create the eyes, nose, and buttons for the snowman.
- Insert pretzel sticks into the sides of the larger cheese ball for arms.
- Garnish the platter with chopped parsley to resemble snow.
- Chill for at least 30 minutes before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, you can use an electric mixer to combine the cheeses.
- Feel free to substitute the pecans with walnuts or omit them if you have nut allergies.
- Other vegetables like carrots or pimento can be used for the snowman’s features.
- Serve with crackers, pretzels, or your favorite dippers.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg