Christmas Tree Cheese Ball
If you need a fun and festive appetizer, make this Christmas Tree Cheese Ball. It is the perfect Christmas Party appetizer and is easy to make.
Ingredients
- 2 pkgs Cream Cheese 8 ounces each
- ½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- ½ teaspoon Onion Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 2 cups Shredded Cheddar Cheese
- 3-4 Drops Red Pepper Sauce
- 1 cup Parsley finely chopped
- ¼ cup Pine Nuts
- ¼ cup Red Bell Pepper diced
- Cheddar Cheese for the star
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Instructions
- Mix together the cream cheese, garlic powder, onion powder and salt with a hand held mixer until combined and smooth.
- Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese.
- Cover and refrigerate for a few hours until the cheese is form enough to shape.
- Remove the cheese mixture from the refrigerator and wrap in plastic wrap. Use your hands to form the mixture into a cone shape to look like a Christmas tree.
- Remove the plastic wrap and press the chopped parsley around the outside of the cheese.
- Press the pine nuts and diced red bell pepper into the sides of the cheese ball for decorations.
- Cut the cheddar cheese in the shape of a star and place on top of the cheese ball.
- Serve with your favorite dippers and enjoy!
Recipe Notes
Refrigerate the leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
Nutrition Facts
Calories 224kcal, Carbohydrates 4g, Protein 9g, Fat 20g, Saturated Fat 10g, Polyunsaturated Fat 2g, Monounsaturated Fat 5g, Cholesterol 51mg, Sodium 340mg, Potassium 138mg, Fiber 0.4g, Sugar 2g, Vitamin A 1179IU, Vitamin C 10mg, Calcium 149mg, Iron 1mg