Christmas Package Cheese Snack
Transform your holiday table into a festive wonderland with this delightful Christmas Package Cheese Snack! Perfect as an eye-catching appetizer, these bite-sized "cheese gifts" are made with creamy softened cream cheese, zesty sharp cheddar, and a sprinkling of fresh green onions and parsley for a burst of flavor. Decorated with vibrant red and green bell pepper "ribbons" and finished with a crunchy pretzel stick "bow," this holiday snack is as fun to look at as it is to eat. Ready in just 25 minutes with no cooking required, this chilled, festive treat makes a creative and crowd-pleasing addition to any Christmas gathering or holiday party.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 2 tablespoons green onions (finely chopped)
- 2 tablespoons parsley (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cup red bell pepper (diced into small squares)
- 0.5 cup green bell pepper (diced into small squares)
- 30 pcs pretzel sticks
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
In a medium-sized mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper.
Mix the ingredients thoroughly until they are well combined and have a smooth, spreadable texture.
Using clean hands or a spoon, shape the cheese mixture into small cube shapes, approximately 1 inch on each side. This will form the 'gifts'.
Place each cheese cube on a flat serving plate or tray, ensuring they are evenly spaced.
Using the diced red and green bell peppers, create a 'ribbon' effect by arranging small strips across the tops of the cubes. You can stick the pepper pieces slightly into the cheese to keep them in place.
For a final festive touch, insert a single pretzel stick upright in the center of each cheese cube to mimic a cute gift bow or decoration.
Cover the tray loosely with plastic wrap and refrigerate the snacks for at least 15 minutes to help them firm up.
Serve chilled as a fun and delicious Christmas appetizer!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1407 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 116.4 g | 149% | |
| Saturated Fat | 71.8 g | 359% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 371 mg | 124% | |
| Sodium | 2541 mg | 110% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 51.5 g | 19% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.7 g | 17% | |
| Total Sugars | 14.6 g | ||
| Protein | 46.7 g | 93% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.6 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 1078 mg | 83% | |
| Iron | 4.3 mg | 24% | |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
