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Make-Ahead Snowman Cheese Ball

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  • Prep 10 min
  • Total 4 hr 10 min
  • Servings 7
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All holiday appetizers should be this fun! This adorable snowman is made of a delicious spread of seasoned cream and Cheddar cheeses.
By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated May 10, 2005

Ingredients

  • 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
  • 4 cups shredded Cheddar cheese (16 ounces)
  • 2 tablespoons basil pesto
  • 1 tablespoon grated onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon yellow mustard
  • 2 drops red pepper sauce
  • 1 container (4 ounces) whipped cream cheese, softened
  • Decorations (see Success Hint), if desired
  • Assorted crackers, if desired

Steps

  • 1
    Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third mixture.
  • 2
    Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape each cheese mixture into ball. Wrap each ball, label and freeze.
  • 3
    About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer. Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator.
  • 4
    Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.

Tips from the Betty Crocker Kitchens

  • tip 1
    You can make this cute little guy up to 1 month ahead!
  • tip 2
    Guests may be a little reluctant to start sampling your delicious creation, so make extra to fill serving bowls to help get them started.
  • tip 3
    Use your imagination to decorate this whimsical snowman! You can use fresh rosemary and dried cranberries (crown), chopped olive pieces or raisins (eyes and buttons), pimiento or red bell pepper (mouth), radicchio or carrot ribbon (scarf), and asparagus spears or celery sticks (arms).

Nutrition

42 Calories, 4 g Total Fat, 2 g Protein, 0g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon
Calories
42
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4 g
Saturated Fat
2 g
Cholesterol
10 mg
Sodium
45 mg
Potassium
15 mg
Total Carbohydrate
0g
Dietary Fiber
0g
Protein
2 g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
2%
2%
Iron
0%
0%
Exchanges:
1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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