MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

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All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Gifts & Decor

Time 4h10m

Yield 7

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
2 tablespoons basil pesto
1 tablespoon grated onion
1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
2 drops red pepper sauce
1 container (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese, softened
Decorations (see Success Hint), if desired
Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps:

  • Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third mixture.
  • Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape each cheese mixture into ball. Wrap each ball, label and freeze.
  • About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer. Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator.
  • Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 42, Carbohydrate 0 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, ServingSize 1 Tablespoon, Sodium 45 mg

Ricke Lipinski
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This cheese ball is a great way to use up leftover cheese.


Keegan Schultz
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I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a hit. It's so easy to make and it's always delicious.


Joaquin Martin
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This cheese ball is perfect for a party appetizer. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Kawsar Hossain
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I made this cheese ball for a baby shower and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.


Dena Mccarty
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This cheese ball was a little too soft for my taste, but it was still very good.


mdhasanat hoshen
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I'm not a big fan of cream cheese, but I loved this cheese ball. The other ingredients really balanced out the flavor.


SAGOR SHUVO
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This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser.


Gloria Ofem
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I had a hard time finding some of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The cheese ball turned out great!


Adil Dhillo
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This cheese ball was a little too salty for my taste, but otherwise it was very good.


Lil'Tony Page
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I love how festive this cheese ball looks! It's perfect for a holiday party.


M khan unar
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I made this cheese ball for a potluck and it was gone in minutes! Everyone raved about how good it was.


THE VOID
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I'm not usually a fan of cheese balls, but this one was delicious! The combination of flavors was perfect and it was so creamy and smooth.


Rosalyn Flint
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This snowman cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.