Rudolph Cheeseball

Rudolph Cheeseball and snack board is a satisfying appetizer full of sweet, savory, a homemade cheese ball that looks like Rudolph and more. The perfect Christmas party appetizer.

Prep: 20 min
Resting: 4 hr
Total time: 4 hr 20 min
Servings: 10 servings

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Ingredients

16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
2 tbsp mayonnaise
1 packet Ranch seasoning
1/2 cup green onions sliced
2 cup cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup pecans finely chopped
Black olives for the eyes
A cherry tomato for the nose
Pretzel twists for the ears
Optional cranberries or diced olives for the mouth
Sliced and cubed cheese
Variety of crackers and pretzels
Petite snacking pickles
Olives
Dried fruit such as cranberries (raisins, or apricots)
Variety of nuts and seeds such as cashews (pecans, and pumpkin seeds)
Fresh fruit or veggies such as red or green grapes (apple slices or berries)
Jams for spreading on crackers

Method

Cheeseball Assembly

Start by adding the cream cheese, mayo, ranch in a bowl and mix until well comebined.
Fold in the green onions and cheese.
Form a ball and use plastic wrap to shape into a ball. Place in the fridge for 3-4 hours or until firm.
Once ready to serve roll the cheeseball in the chopped nuts when you are ready to serve.

Snack Board

Place the cheeseball in the center of the serving tray.
Arrange larger items like crackers, or bowls of dip around the board.
Then fill with the fruit, veggies, cheese, and fill in smaller areas with nuts, dried fruit, etc.
Serve and enjoy.