Description
This Reindeer Cheese Ball brings joy to your holiday table with its creamy cheddar and ranch flavor, unique presentation, and ease of preparation. Perfect as a festive appetizer or snack!
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 the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Coat the chilled cheese ball in finely chopped pecans, covering all sides.
- Decorate with pretzels for antlers, black olives for eyes, and a cherry tomato for the nose.
Notes
Keep cream cheese at room temperature for easier mixing.
Substitute walnuts or sunflower seeds for pecans if desired.
Rolling the cheese ball with slightly wet hands can prevent sticking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 310mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg