Christmas Tree Cheese Ball

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(14)

My family's cheese ball recipe, shaped like a tree for the holidays. Very fun! Serve on a platter surrounded by crackers.

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Prep Time:
30 mins
Additional Time:
1 hr
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
1 cheese ball
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 12 servings

  • 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese

  • ¼ cup finely diced onion

  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

  • 1 red bell pepper

  • 1 bunch fresh parsley, chopped

  • ¼ cup chopped pecans, or as needed

Directions

  1. Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl with an electric mixer until completely blended. Turn cheese mixture onto a sheet of waxed paper and form it into the shape of a Christmas tree. Refrigerate cheese 'tree' until firm, at least 1 hour.

  2. Cut bell pepper into thin strips and 1 star shape.

  3. Press parsley into cheese tree to cover. Press bell pepper strips in a row to form a 'garland'. Make another 'garland' using chopped pecans. Place bell pepper star at the top of the 'tree'. Carefully transfer 'tree' to a serving platter.

55 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

235 Calories
22g Fat
3g Carbs
8g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 235
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 22g 28%
Saturated Fat 13g 63%
Cholesterol 62mg 21%
Sodium 245mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 1g 2%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g 17%
Vitamin C 20mg 22%
Calcium 187mg 14%
Iron 1mg 6%
Potassium 131mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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