Snowman Cheeseball
The Snowman Cheeseball is a delightful and festive appetizer that combines creamy cheese with savory spices, making it the perfect centerpiece for holiday gatherings. Shaped like a charming snowman, this cheeseball pairs beautifully with crunchy crackers and fresh vegetables, promising to bring joy and laughter to your celebrations. Easy to prepare, it’s a crowd-pleaser that will leave your guests coming back for more.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 2 green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 cup crushed walnuts (or pecans)
- 1/4 cup sliced black olives
- 1 carrot stick (for the nose)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in chopped green onions and garlic powder until evenly mixed.
- Form half of the mixture into a large ball for the body and the other half into a smaller ball for the head. Press together to secure.
- Roll the cheeseballs in crushed walnuts until coated.
- Decorate with black olives for eyes and buttons, and place a carrot stick on top for the nose.
- Refrigerate for at least one hour before serving with assorted crackers and veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 45g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg