Snowman Cheese Ball
Prep time15 min
Total time1hr 15min
ServingsMakes 16 servings, 2 Tbsp. spread and 5 crackers each.
Ingredients
- 1 tub (8 oz.) cream cheese spread
- 1 pkg. (8 oz.) shredded cheddar cheese
- ¼ cup finely chopped fresh chives
- ¼ cup slivered almonds, toasted, chopped
- ¼ tsp. ground red pepper (cayenne)
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- ½ tsp. peppercorns
- 1 baby carrot
- RITZ Crackers
Preparation
- Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Refrigerate 1 hour.
- Divide cheese mixture into 3 different-size balls (1 small, 1 medium and 1 large). Coat with Parmesan. Arrange in line on serving plate to resemble a snowman lying down. (Largest ball should be at bottom of plate for the snowman's base, and the smallest ball should be at the top for the snowman's head.)
- Decorate with all remaining ingredients except crackers to resemble photo. Serve with the crackers.
Recipe Tips
- Variation
Prepare using reduced-fat cream cheese spread and shredded reduced-fat cheddar cheese. - Variations
Prepare cheese mixture as directed, then shape as follows: Yule Log: Omit Parmesan. Divide cheese mixture in half. Roll each half into log. Roll in chopped cashews and sprinkle with chopped fresh parsley to resemble yule logs. Decorated Christmas Tree: Omit Parmesan. Drop cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls into triangular shape on small platter; smooth top with spatula to resemble Christmas tree shape. Add a few pretzel sticks for the tree trunk and chopped red, green and yellow peppers for the ornaments. Truffles: Shape cheese mixture into 1/2-inch balls. Roll in Parmesan cheese, or in ground pecans, dry bread crumbs or chopped fresh parsley, if desired. Wreath: Omit Parmesan. Drop cheese mixture by spoonfuls around drinking glass on serving plate; smooth top with spatula. Remove glass. Garnish with finely chopped fresh parsley and red peppers to resemble a Christmas wreath.
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Nutrition InformationNutrition Per Serving | |
|---|---|
| Calories | 210 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total fat 15g | |
| Saturated fat 7g | |
| Trans fat 0g | |
| Cholesterol 30mg | |
| Sodium 300mg | |
| Carbohydrate 12g | |
| Dietary fiber 0g | |
| Total sugars 2g | |
| Added sugars 1g | |
| Protein 6g | |
| Vitamin A | 10 %DV |
| Vitamin C | 0 %DV |
| Calcium | 10 %DV |
| Iron | 4 %DV |
| Potassium | 2 %DV |
| Vitamin D | 0 %DV |
