Snowman Cheese Ball Trio (Print Version)

A festive trio of creamy cheese balls shaped into snowmen, ideal for holiday entertaining and gatherings.

# Components:

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

# Directions:

01 - In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, chopped green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully blended.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions per snowman: large for the base, medium for the middle, and small for the head. Roll each portion into smooth balls.
03 - Arrange the cheese balls stacked on a serving platter, largest on the bottom and smallest on top to form snowman shapes.
04 - Use black peppercorns for eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, bell pepper strips for scarves, and pretzel sticks for arms. Add parsley or dill sprigs as desired.
05 - Refrigerate assembled snowmen for at least 1 hour to firm before serving.
06 - Present with crackers and fresh vegetables.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three creamy cheese balls shaped as snowmen
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Contains Milk/Dairy from multiple cheeses
  • May contain gluten if served with regular crackers, pretzel arms contain wheat
03 -
  • For extra flavor, add chopped herbs sun-dried tomatoes or crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture
  • Shape and decorate cheese balls ahead and refrigerate up to 24 hours
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