Snowman Cheese Ball Trio (Printable)

A festive trio of creamy cheese balls shaped like snowmen with charming edible decorations.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese Mixture

01 - 16 ounces 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 ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Decorations

10 - 12 to 15 whole black peppercorns
11 - 3 small carrot sticks
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips
13 - 3 thin pretzel sticks
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional)
15 - Crackers and fresh vegetables, for serving

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until the mixture is smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions per snowman (large, medium, and small) and roll each into smooth balls.
03 - Stack the cheese balls on a serving platter vertically in order from largest at the base to smallest at the top.
04 - Decorate each snowman using peppercorns for eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, bell pepper strips for scarves, pretzel sticks for arms, and optionally add parsley or dill sprigs.
05 - Refrigerate the assembled snowmen for at least 1 hour to firm before serving.
06 - Present with crackers and fresh vegetables on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three creamy cheese balls shaped as cheerful snowmen
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add chopped herbs, sun-dried tomatoes, or crumbled bacon to the cheese mixture.
  • To make ahead, shape and decorate the cheese balls, cover loosely, and refrigerate up to 24 hours.
03 -
  • Use softened cream cheese for easier mixing.
  • Chill the cheese balls well to maintain shape when serving.
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