Christmas Tree Cheeseball

Name: Christmas Tree Cheeseball
Prep time: 30 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 16
Ingredients: 32 oz cream cheese; 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese; 1/2 cup green onions; 2 1oz packets dry ranch seasoning; 1/2 cup parsley; 1/4 cup almonds; 2 tbsp finely diced bell peppers in red; 1 piece sharp cheddar cheese; 1 toothpick; 0 optional

Christmas Tree Cheeseball is a tree shaped cheeseball that is ranch flavored. Decorate and serve up an elegant and stunning party appetizer fit for a crowd.

Prep: 30 min
Resting: 3 hr
Total time: 3 hr 30 min
Servings: 16 servings

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Ingredients

32 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
1 cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1/2 cup green onions sliced
2 1oz packets dry ranch seasoning
1/2 cup parsley finely chopped
1/4 cup almonds sliced
2 tbsp finely diced bell peppers in red orange and yellow
1 piece sharp cheddar cheese cut with a star cookie cutter
1 toothpick
optional ( Variety of crackers, pretzels, small party bread slices and cold cut meats)

Method

Blend together the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
Stir in the remaining ingredients until well combined.
Form a tree cone shape out of the mixture onto your serving board or tray.
Press the chopped parsley into the sides of the tree until covered.
Create a “strand” of Christmas lights by pressing the almonds around the tree in a row.
Decorate the tree with the diced bell peppers as the ornaments.
Carefully cover with plastic wrap to prevent drying out and refrigerate for 3-4 hours, or until firm.
When ready to serve, let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes place the cheese star on top with a toothpick.
Serve with crackers and meats, enjoy!