SNOWMAN CHEESE SPREAD

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This cute cheese ball snowman "stands out" on any appetizer buffet. He is so much fun to "build" and always gets a warm welcome at parties and gatherings. This is one snowman who won't melt away, but he disappears just as quickly once people get a taste of him.-Jan Sofranko, Melta, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 14-16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced dried beef, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
5 dried cranberries, divided
2 pretzel sticks
1 small pitted ripe olives
1 small carrot
1 green onion
Assorted crackers

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the first four ingredients until blended. Shape into three balls, one 3-1/2 in., one 3 in and one 2-1/2 in. Place the 3-1/2-in. ball on an 8-in. serving plate; top with the 3-in. ball, then the small ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes., With a knife, smooth spreadable cream cheese over each ball; spread remaining cheese around base of snowman. Arrange rosemary sprigs on snowman's head, forming a wreath. Place three dried cranberries inside wreath. Insert pretzel sticks for arms., Cut two thin slices from olive and make two 1/8-in. circles. Place circles on head for eyes and slices on body for buttons. cut one cranberry in half widthwise; place in the center of olive buttons. Cut remaining cranberry in half lengthwise; shape one piece into a smile and place on snowman's face (discard remaining cranberry half)., Trim carrot to make a small nose; position on face. Cut top of green onion into a 1/4-in. strip; tie around neck for scarf. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 32mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Clintin Trezires
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This cheese spread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Uzair Siddique
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This cheese spread is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love serving it at parties because it's so festive.


Aaron Wisdom
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese spread turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Hazrot Molla
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This is the best cheese spread I've ever had. It's so creamy and flavorful.


Rifat Suhan
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I love how this cheese spread looks and tastes. It's the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your party table.


Clemency
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This cheese spread is delicious! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.


Michelle Graham
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I've made this snowman cheese spread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect make-ahead appetizer for any party.


Sp Danish
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This cheese spread is so easy to make and it's always a hit. I love serving it at parties because it's so festive.


Mohibul Hasan
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese spread turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Mayanja Ibrah
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This is the best cheese spread I've ever had! I will definitely be making it again.


AHMED LA
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I made this cheese spread for my kids' Christmas party and they loved it! They thought the snowman was so cute.


Kevin Pozo
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This cheese spread is so creamy and delicious. I can't believe how easy it was to make.


courtney hague
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I love how festive this snowman cheese spread looks! It's the perfect way to add some holiday cheer to your party table.


Omr Ahmed
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This was my first time making a cheese spread and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.


Dreama Richess
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I've made this cheese spread several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.


Shaaban Salem
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This snowman cheese spread was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.