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Reindeer Cheese Ball

COURSE: Appetizer
Servings 20
PREP TIME: 15 minutes
TOTAL TIME: 6 hours 15 minutes
An adorable reindeer cheese ball appetizer that is perfect for the holidays

Ingredients
  

  • 16 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning 1 oz.
  • ¼ cup green onion chopped
  • 3/4 cup cooked chopped bacon
  • cup chopped pecans
  • 2 black olives
  • 1 cherry tomato
  • 4 mini twist pretzels
  • crackers and pretzels for dipping

Instructions
 

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ranch seasoning, and green onion.
  • Fold all of the ingredients together until well combined and everything is evenly distributed.
  • Once well combined, shape the cheese ball into a ball shape.
  • Wrap the cheese ball in saran wrap, and refrigerate at least 6 hours, or over night.
  • Before serving, combine the bacon and pecans and sprinkle into an even layer on a plate.
  • Roll the cheese ball into the bacon and pecan mixture, until covered.
  • To add the black olive eyes and tomato nose, use a spoon to scoop out a bit of the cheeseball where you want them placed, and press into the cheese ball, re-covering with any of the bacon mixture, as needed.
  • Press 4 pretzels into the top of the cheese ball for antlers.
  • Serve & enjoy!
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