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Rudolph Cheeseball

Rudolph Cheeseball

Rudolph Cheeseball is a festive appetizer featuring cream cheese, cheddar, and pecans, shaped like Rudolph for a fun presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 304 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • plastic wrap

Ingredients
  

Cheese Mixture

  • 2 blocks cream cheese softened to room temperature
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tablespoon everything bagel seasoning

Decorations

  • 1.5 cups finely chopped pecans
  • 2 black olives for the eyes
  • 1 cherry tomato for the nose
  • 2 twisted pretzels for the antlers

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, mix together the cream cheese, cheddar cheese and everything bagel seasoning until smooth and combined well.
  • Scrape down the sides of the bowl and remove cheese. Place the cheese on a sheet of plastic wrap and shape into a ball. Cover completely with plastic wrap.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • When ready, place the finely chopped pecans on a plate. Remove the cheeseball from plastic wrap and roll in chopped pecans to cover all sides.
  • Press black olives for eyes, a cherry tomato for the nose, and two pretzels on top for antlers.
  • Serve with crackers or veggie sticks.

Notes

This cheeseball is best served at room temperature, but not left out for more than 2 hours. Other cheese can be used, and flavored cream cheese works as well. If you don’t like everything bagel seasoning, garlic salt and pepper can be used instead.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 304kcalCarbohydrates: 5gProtein: 8gFat: 29gSodium: 310mgFiber: 1gSugar: 2g
Keyword cheese ball, cheeseball, festive cheese, Holiday Appetizer, party food, Rudolph Cheeseball
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