Description
A festive cheese ball shaped like Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, remove from plastic wrap and roll in chopped pecans to coat the outside.
- Use dried cranberries to create a nose and eyes. Use additional parsley for antlers.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- You can adjust the cheese types to your preference.
- Make ahead of time and store in the refrigerator.
- Garnish with fresh herbs for added color.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball, holiday appetizer, cheese ball recipe