Description
A charming no-bake cheese ball decorated as a reindeer, perfect for holiday gatherings and family fun.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup ranch dressing mix
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (like pecans or walnuts)
- Olives or peppercorns for eyes
- Pretzel sticks for antlers
Instructions
- Combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and ranch dressing mix in a mixing bowl. Mix until everything is well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes until firm.
- Remove the cheese ball from the fridge and roll it in the chopped nuts until evenly coated.
- Use olives or peppercorns to create eyes and insert pretzel sticks on top for antlers.
- Serve alongside an assortment of crackers or veggies and enjoy!
Notes
Make this cheese ball up to a week in advance and store it tightly wrapped in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg