Ranch Snowman Cheeseball
This zesty cheeseball is a simple and savory way to celebrate the season. The combination of ranch seasoning and cream cheese creates a smooth, creamy cheeseball that's perfect for snacking or as an appetizer.
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 506cal
Cost: $8
Equipment
- Plastic wrap
- fridge
- paring knife
- measuring cup
Ingredients
- 16 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1½ cups shredded Monterey Jack cheese
- 1½ cups shredded white cheddar
- 1.5 ounces ranch seasoning equivalent to one small pouch*
- 1½ tablespoons fresh parsley chopped
- 5 peppercorns for eyes and buttons
- 1 baby carrot carved to a point
- 2 sprigs rosemary
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix your softened cream cheese, 11/2 cups of cheddar, ranch seasoning, and parsley.
- Form the mixture into two balls with one being smaller than the other. The smaller ball is the head, and the larger ball is the body.
- Wrap balls tightly with plastic wrap and chill for at least one hour.
- Once chilled, roll the balls in shredded Monterey Jack cheese to form the snow texture. Place the body base on a serving dish, and then press the head in. Add the peppercorn eyes, and buttons followed by the carrot nose.
- Insert the rosemary arms and then fill the area with various crackers for dipping.
- Serve immediately with choice of crackers.
Notes
Nutritional values may vary and are meant to be a guide.
Nutrition
Serving: 1serving | Calories: 506cal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 18g | Fat: 44g | Saturated Fat: 26g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 11g | Cholesterol: 130mg | Sodium: 1125mg | Potassium: 155mg | Fiber: 0.1g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1831IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 487mg | Iron: 0.4mg