Reindeer Christmas cheeseball is a flavorful appetizer shaped to look like a cute reindeer! Fun & festive homemade cheeseball perfect for the holidays!
This reindeer cheese ball might be too cute to eat but make sure to serve it up with a delicious blend of crackers or pretzels so that everyone is more tempted to take a bite. Packed with flavor this is one of those recipes you’ll become known for and begged to make yearly, like clockwork.
Reindeer cheese appetizer
This wonderful reindeer appetizer only takes a few simple ingredients and minutes of prep to make. It’s so much easier to make than you may think and thanks to the shredded cheese, meats, seasonings, and crushed walnuts it’s also bursting with flavor and delicious textures in every bite.
Reindeer cheese ball ingredients
-Cream cheese: The base of the cheese ball is 2 8 ounce packages of cream cheese. This gives us a great tangy flavor and creaminess to work with.
-Shredded cheese: Add in one cup of shredded Colby jack cheese for an extra flavorful and cheesy ball of goodness.
-Green onion: Adding in ¾ cups of chopped green onion really helps to make this recipe delicious and adds nice color to the dip.
-Meats: Use ½ cup each of diced pepperoni and diced salami.
-Seasoning: Use one teaspoon of Italian seasoning to help flavor this appetizer well.
-Walnuts: You will need about 1/2 cup crushed walnuts to press onto the outside of this cheeseball after shaping.
-Garnishes: You will need 1 cherry tomato (for the nose) 2 pretzel sticks (for the antlers) and 2 chocolate chips (for the eyes) (raisins can also be used instead of chocolate).
-Crackers: Serve your favorite mix of crackers with this cheeseball.
How to make reindeer Christmas cheese ball
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, pepperoni, salami, and Italian seasonings.
Knead the ingredients together with your hands until well combined.
Place the cheese mixture onto a serving plate and mold it into a triangle.
Cover in the chopped walnuts.
Add your pretzel rod for antlers, your chocolate chips for the eyes, and the cherry tomato for the nose. Use a toothpick to hold the tomato in place if needed.
Serve with crackers. Enjoy!
REINDEER CHRISTMAS CHEESEBALL
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 cup Colby Jack Shredded Cheese
- ¾ cup Green Onions chopped
- ½ cup Pepperoni diced
- ½ cup Salami diced
- 1 teaspoon Italian Seasoning
- ½ cup Walnuts finely chopped
- 1 Cherry Tomato
- 1 Toothpick
- 2 Pretzel sticks
- 2 Chocolate Chips
- Crackers for dipping
Instructions
- Start by placing your cream cheese, shredded cheese, green onions, pepperoni, salami, and italian seasoning in a large mixing bowl.
- Knead with a rubber scraper until well combined.
- Place on a serving plate and mold into a triangle.
- Cover in chopped walnuts, pressing them into the cheeseball to make sure they stick.
- Add your pretzel sticks for antlers, the chocolate chips for eyes and a cherry tomato for a nose. Use a toothpick to hold the nose in place.
- Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Nutrition
How long are homemade cheeseballs good for?
A homemade cheese ball, if kept well covered in an airtight container in the fridge, can last up to 2 weeks, giving you plenty of time to enjoy leftovers or a chance to make it in advance of a big party and not rushing to throw it together at the last minute.
Can I freeze a reindeer cheese ball?
Yes, you can freeze the cheese ball but make sure to take precautions first. For example, the garnished antlers, eyes, and nose should not be placed in the freezer. Wrap your triangle of walnut-covered cheese and store it in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge and then add your garnishes before serving.
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Reindeer cheese balls are a festive appetizer dip recipe that is sure to put a smile on everyone’s face. It’s such an easy recipe to make but it really makes for a great conversation piece and centerpiece at your next holiday get-together.
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