Snowman Cheese Ball Trio (Printer-Friendly)

A festive trio of creamy cheese balls shaped as snowmen, perfect for holiday appetizers and easy entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 16 oz cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Decorations

10 - 12 to 15 whole black peppercorns for eyes and buttons
11 - 3 small carrot sticks for noses
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips for scarves
13 - 3 thin pretzel sticks for arms
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs, optional for hats or scarves
15 - Crackers and fresh vegetables for serving

# Method:

01 - In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully mixed.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions per snowman: one large for the base, one medium for the middle, and one small for the head; shape each portion into smooth balls.
03 - Arrange the three cheese balls on a serving platter stacked from largest to smallest, forming a snowman shape.
04 - Use black peppercorns for eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, bell pepper strips for scarves, pretzel sticks for arms, and optionally fresh parsley or dill for additional decoration.
05 - Refrigerate the assembled snowmen for at least 1 hour to firm before serving.
06 - Present with crackers and fresh vegetables.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Three creamy cheese balls shaped like snowmen
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flavor add chopped herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture
  • To make ahead shape and decorate the cheese balls cover loosely and refrigerate up to 24 hours
03 -
  • Use sharp cheddar for a stronger flavor
  • Chill cheese balls well to maintain shape during serving
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