Description
Celebrate the holidays with this Reindeer Cheese Ball! Its creamy texture and zesty cheese flavors make it a crowd favorite, while its adorable presentation brings festive cheer. Perfect for parties or family gatherings!
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
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Coat the cheese ball in the finely chopped pecans by pressing into the nuts until covered.
- Insert pretzels into the top for antlers, and add olives for eyes and a cherry tomato for the nose.
Notes
Let the cream cheese soften for easier mixing.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to a week.
Feel free to freeze the cheese ball for up to 3 months before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
