Snowman Cheese Ball

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Invite this adorable snowman cheese ball to your holiday party! Cajun seasoning, pepper Jack cheese, and ranch dressing mix bring a lot of flavor to this festive appetizer, made to look like a snowman using whole peppercorns and a baby carrot, and wearing a jaunty jalapeno hat. Serve with your favorite crackers.

cheeseball formed into a snowman with peppercorn features and jalapeno cap, crackers and rosemary on a plate with holiday lights behind
Prep Time:
15 mins
Chill Time:
4 hrs
Total Time:
4 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
24
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 24 servings

  • 2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened

  • 1 (8-ounce) package shredded pepper Jack cheese

  • 1 tablespoon salt-free Cajun seasoning, such as T-Don’s Cajun Goods No Salt All Purpose Blend

  • 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch dressing mix

  • 10 whole peppercorns

  • 1 baby carrot

  • 1 jalapeno pepper with stem

  • crackers for serving

Directions

  1. Mix cream cheese, pepper Jack cheese, Cajun seasoning, and ranch dressing mix together in a large bowl; divide mixture to form one small cheese ball for the head and one larger cheese ball for the body. Wrap and chill in the refrigerator for 4 hours or up to overnight before serving.

  2. Place larger cheese ball on a serving plate for body. Place smaller cheese ball on top for head. Slice the tip off baby carrot; press into cheese ball for nose. Use whole peppercorns for mouth, eyes, and buttons. Cut the top, with stem, from a jalapeno, and place on top for a hat. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

109 Calories
9g Fat
3g Carbs
4g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 109
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 6g 28%
Cholesterol 28mg 9%
Sodium 214mg 9%
Total Carbohydrate 3g 1%
Dietary Fiber 0g 1%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 4g 8%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 98mg 8%
Iron 0mg 1%
Potassium 63mg 1%

* 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.