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.
Servings 10 servings
Ingredients
For the cheeseball:
- 16 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- 1 packet Ranch seasoning
- ½ cup sliced green onions
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup finely chopped pecans
- Black olives for the eyes
- A cherry tomato for the nose
- Pretzel twists for the ears
- Optional cranberries or diced olives for the mouth
For the snack board:
- 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
Instructions
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.