Snowman Cheeseball
Bring festive cheer to your holiday gatherings with this adorable Snowman Cheeseball! This creamy, playful appetizer combines rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and savory ranch flavors, all shaped into a charming snowman. Perfect for dipping with crunchy crackers or colorful veggies, this delightful treat is sure to be the star of your holiday spread. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, your guests will be asking for seconds and the recipe!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 12 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 oz ranch dressing mix (1 packet)
- 2 green onions (chopped)
- ½ cup black olives or colorful peppercorns (for decoration)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, blend softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in ranch dressing mix and chopped green onions; fold gently to combine.
- Form two-thirds of the mixture into a large ball for the body and the remaining third into a smaller ball for the head.
- Stack the smaller ball on top of the larger one.
- Decorate using olives or peppercorns for eyes and buttons, along with pretzel sticks or carrots for arms and nose.
- Chill in the refrigerator for at least one hour before serving with crackers and veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cheeseball (66g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg