Description
This Reindeer Cheese Ball combines creamy cheddar and ranch flavors with crunchy pecans. A quick-to-prepare, festive treat that brightens any gathering!
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces brick-style cream cheese
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning dressing mix
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans (finely chopped)
- 2 large pretzels
- 2 medium black olives
- 1 cherry tomato
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in chopped pecans until well-coated.
- Insert pretzels for antlers, add olives for eyes, and place a cherry tomato as the nose.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is softened for better mixing.
For a dairy-free version, substitute with dairy-free cream cheese.
Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg