Make Ahead Snowman Cheese Ball
Transform your holiday table into a winter wonderland with this Make Ahead Snowman Cheese Ball, a delightful and whimsical appetizer that’s as charming as it is delicious! Perfect for parties and gatherings, this creamy cheese ball recipe combines tangy sharp cheddar, a touch of garlic and onion, and a hint of Worcestershire for a bold, savory flavor. Shaped into an adorable snowman and coated in shredded mozzarella for a “snowy” effect, it’s a show-stopping centerpiece that doubles as an interactive dip. Personalized with a carrot nose, black peppercorn eyes, and pretzel stick arms, this cheese ball is both fun to make and serve. Best of all, it’s a make-ahead recipe, allowing you to prep the night before for effortless entertaining. Pair it with crisp crackers or fresh vegetable sticks for a festive treat that’s sure to be the talk of your holiday spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 0.5 tsp Salt
- 0.25 tsp Black pepper
- 1 cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1 Carrot (small piece for nose)
- 6 Whole black peppercorns (for eyes and buttons)
- 2 Pretzel sticks (for arms)
- 1 tbsp Fresh parsley (optional, for decoration)
- 1 package Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, Worcestershire sauce, salt, and black pepper. Mix well until everything is evenly combined and smooth.
Divide the mixture into two portions: one about 1/3 of the mixture for the snowman's head and the other 2/3 for the snowman's body.
Shape each portion into smooth balls and wrap them individually in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight to firm up.
Once chilled, roll each cheese ball in shredded mozzarella cheese to coat evenly. This will give the snowman its 'snowy' appearance.
Stack the smaller ball (head) on top of the larger ball (body) on a serving plate to form the snowman shape.
Peel a small piece of carrot and cut it into a triangle shape for the snowman's nose. Press gently into the center of the top cheese ball to create the nose.
Use whole black peppercorns to make the eyes and buttons on the snowman. Place two peppercorns for eyes on the head and three down the front of the body for buttons.
Insert two pretzel sticks into the sides of the bottom cheese ball to create arms.
If desired, add fresh parsley around the base of the snowman for decoration.
Serve the snowman cheese ball with crackers or vegetable sticks. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3239 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 258.5 g | 331% | |
| Saturated Fat | 154.6 g | 773% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 781 mg | 260% | |
| Sodium | 6004 mg | 261% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.5 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.1 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 21.2 g | ||
| Protein | 120.8 g | 242% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 2978 mg | 229% | |
| Iron | 5.4 mg | 30% | |
| Potassium | 1031 mg | 22% | |
*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.
