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 chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, walnuts, cranberries, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a triangle to resemble a tree.
- Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in chopped parsley for decoration.
- Serve with crackers or vegetables.
Notes
- Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
- Chill the cheese ball to help it hold its shape.
- Customize ingredients based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: christmas tree cheese ball, holiday appetizer, festive cheese ball