Description
A delightful no-bake cheese ball shaped like a reindeer, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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 well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Place it in the refrigerator for at least 120 minutes until firm.
- Roll the firm cheese ball in the chopped nuts until evenly coated.
- Use olives or peppercorns to create eyes and insert pretzel sticks for antlers.
- Serve with an array of crackers or fresh veggies.
Notes
This cheese ball can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg