Description

This festive cheese ball blends sharp cheddar with cream cheese and colorful peppers for a vibrant holiday centerpiece. It’s shaped like an ornament, coated in parsley, and garnished with a pretzel hook for a fun seasonal touch.

Ingredients

Scale

16 oz cream cheese, softened

2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 cup finely chopped green onions

1/2 cup diced red bell pepper

1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika

salt and pepper to taste

1/2 cup finely chopped parsley

1 small pretzel stick

Instructions

1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, green onions, red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and smoked paprika until smooth.

2. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. Place mixture on plastic wrap and shape into a ball, then wrap tightly and refrigerate for 30 to 45 minutes.

4. On a shallow plate, spread chopped parsley and roll the chilled cheese ball to coat evenly.

5. Insert a small pretzel stick at the top as the ornament hanger and transfer to a serving platter.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Category: appetizer
Method: no bake
Cuisine: american

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 1
Sodium: 180
Fat: 18
Saturated Fat: 10
Unsaturated Fat: 8
Trans Fat: 0
Carbohydrates: 2
Fiber: 0
Protein: 4
Cholesterol: 55

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