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Ranch Snowman Cheeseball

Ranch Snowman Cheeseball

The Crispy Chef
Ranch Snowman Cheeseball is a festive, creamy, and crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer made with tangy ranch seasoning, cream cheese, cheddar, and herbs. It’s shaped into an adorable snowman, making it both delicious and charming for parties.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 180 kcal

Equipment

  • Medium mixing bowl
  • Spoon or spatula
  • Plastic wrap
  • serving plate
  • cheese knife or spreader

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 packet ranch seasoning mix (or 3 tbsp homemade)
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese (for rolling)
  • 2 peppercorns or black pepper (for eyes)
  • 1 mini carrot or carrot piece (for nose)
  • pretzel sticks or rosemary sprigs (for arms)
  • black olive pieces or peppercorns (for buttons)
  • fresh herbs or shredded mozzarella (for snow look)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, mix cream cheese, shredded cheddar, ranch seasoning, green onions, garlic powder, and pepper until smooth and well combined.
  • Divide the mixture into one larger ball and one smaller ball. Chill for 30 minutes to firm up. Roll each ball in Parmesan cheese, then stack the smaller one on top of the larger one on a serving plate.
  • Press peppercorns in for eyes and buttons. Add a carrot piece for the nose. Insert pretzel sticks or rosemary sprigs on the sides for arms. Add herbs or shredded mozzarella around the base for a snowy look.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate until party time. Pair with crackers, pretzels, and veggie sticks.

Notes

Chill the cheeseball mixture before shaping to help it hold its form. Use room-temperature cream cheese for easier mixing. Decorate just before serving to keep it fresh and avoid sogginess. Serve with a cheese knife for easy scooping.

Nutrition

Calories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 5gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 290mgPotassium: 80mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 880IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 130mgIron: 0.3mg
Keyword Christmas party snack, holiday cheeseball, ranch cheese ball, snowman appetizer
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