Snowman Cheese Ball Trio (Printable)

A festive trio of creamy, cheese-based snowmen shaped appetizers, ideal for holiday entertaining.

# What You’ll 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 black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste

→ Decorations

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

# How-To:

01 - In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully incorporated.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions per snowman—large for the base, medium for the middle, and small for the head—and roll each into smooth balls.
03 - On a serving platter, stack the cheese balls to create snowmen with the largest at the bottom and smallest on top.
04 - Use peppercorns for eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, bell pepper strips for scarves, pretzel sticks for arms, and optionally add parsley or dill for hats or scarves.
05 - Refrigerate the assembled snowmen for at least 1 hour to firm up before serving.
06 - Present with crackers and fresh vegetables alongside the cheese snowmen.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Three creamy cheese balls shaped as cheerful snowmen
  • Perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • Contains dairy products such as cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan
  • Gluten-free if served with gluten-free crackers or vegetables; pretzel arms contain wheat
03 -
  • Add chopped herbs or sun-dried tomatoes to the cheese mixture for extra flavor
  • Chill cheese balls well to help them hold their shape during decoration
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