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Reindeer Cheese Ball Recipe
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Reindeer Cheese Ball

This Reindeer Cheese Ball is the cutest Christmas appetizer. This adorable tasty treat is easy to make and will delight your guests. Goes great with crackers and pretzels.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 minute
Chill Time4 hours
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Servings: 20

Ingredients

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 1 oz. packet of ranch seasoning
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup cooked chopped bacon
  • cup chopped pecans
  • 2 black olives
  • 1 cherry tomato
  • 4 mini twist pretzels
  • Crackers and pretzels for dipping

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and green onion.
  • Fold all of the ingredients together until well combined and everything is evenly distributed.
  • Once well combined, shape the cheese ball into a ball shape.
  • Wrap the cheese ball in saran wrap, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or over night.
  • Before serving, combine the bacon and pecans and sprinkle into an even layer on a plate.
  • Roll the cheese ball into the bacon and pecan mixture, until covered.
  • To add the black olive eyes and tomato nose, use a spoon to scoop out a bit of the cheeseball where you want them placed, and press into the cheese ball, re-covering with any of the bacon mixture, as needed.
  • Press 4 pretzels into the top of the cheese ball for antlers.
  • Serve & enjoy!