Description
A fun and festive no-bake cheese ball perfect for holiday gatherings, shaped like a reindeer and bursting with creamy, zesty flavor.
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 until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes until firm.
- Roll the cheese ball in chopped nuts until evenly coated.
- Create eyes with olives or peppercorns and insert pretzel sticks on top for antlers.
- Serve with assorted crackers or crunchy veggies.
Notes
This cheese ball can be made up to two days in advance and stored in the fridge until ready to serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg