Description
Bring a touch of fun and creativity to your holiday gatherings with this delightful Turkey Shaped Cheese Ball. This eye-catching appetizer combines creamy cheeses and savory flavors that are sure to impress your guests. Easy to prepare and highly customizable, it makes for a festive centerpiece on your Thanksgiving table or any celebration. Decorated with pretzel sticks, crunchy pecans, and colorful bell pepper, this amusing cheese ball will have everyone smiling as they enjoy every tasty bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 8 oz whipped cream cheese (plain or with chives)
- 2 cups shredded Italian blend cheese
- 0.6 oz dry Italian dressing mix
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- Pretzel rods or sticks
- Googly eyes
- Mini bell pepper
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
- Add the whipped cream cheese and blend until well combined.
- Mix in the dry Italian dressing until fully incorporated.
- Gently fold in the shredded cheese with a spatula until mixed.
- Cover the mixture and refrigerate for about an hour or until firm.
- Shape the chilled mixture into a ball and roll in chopped pecans.
- Decorate with pretzel sticks for the tail, one for the neck, attach googly eyes with cream cheese, and create a beak from the mini bell pepper.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 45g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Use softened cream cheese for easy blending. Feel free to experiment with different flavorings like fresh herbs or spices. Prepare in advance; this cheese ball keeps well in the fridge.