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christmas tree cheese ball

Delight in This Festive Christmas Tree Cheese Ball Recipe


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 20 minutes
  • Yield: 10 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive cheese ball shaped like a Christmas tree.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1/4 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped red bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tbsp onion powder
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  2. Shape the mixture into a Christmas tree shape.
  3. Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts to coat.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with crackers or vegetables.
  • Can be made a day ahead.
  • Adjust ingredient quantities to taste.
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 1g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 12g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 3g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: christmas tree cheese ball, cheese ball, holiday appetizer