Description
This Easy Snowman Cheese Ball is the perfect holiday appetizer that combines creamy cheese with a whimsical snowman shape. Bursting with flavors and adorned with festive toppings, this delightful dish will be the highlight of your gatherings. It’s quick to prepare, making it ideal for unexpected guests or holiday parties, ensuring smiles and joy all around!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz soft cream cheese
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 2 carrot sticks
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, blend together soft cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Stir in garlic powder and chopped green onions until well combined.
- Shape half of the mixture into a large ball for the body and the other half into a smaller ball for the head.
- Wrap both balls in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll each ball in chopped nuts for texture. Decorate with black olives for eyes, carrot sticks for noses, and other edible accessories.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheese ball piece (50g)
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg