Description
A delightful and whimsical cheese ball shaped like a snowman, perfect for holiday gatherings. Easily made with cream cheese and cheddar, it’s both a tasty treat and a fun activity for the family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1–2 tsp garlic powder
- 1–2 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Black olives (for eyes and buttons)
- Carrot (for nose)
- Crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix well until evenly blended, creating a creamy and flavorful base.
- Shape the mixture into a snowman shape: form a larger ball for the body and a smaller ball for the head.
- Use black olives for the eyes and buttons, and a carrot piece to create the nose, giving your snowman its characteristic charm.
- Serve the cheese ball alongside an assortment of crackers for a delightful snacking experience. Enjoy!
Notes
Best served chilled. Can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For a spicier kick, add chopped jalapeños or cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tablespoons
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 2g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: cheese ball, holiday appetizer, snowman, festive snack, party food