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Rudolph Reindeer Cheese Ball

Turn your holiday table into a festive delight with this Rudolph Reindeer Cheese Ball! Made with creamy cheese, crispy bacon, and toasted pecans, then decorated with olives, a cherry tomato nose, and…

1 hr 30 mins Serves 4
Rudolph Reindeer Cheese Ball

How to make it

  1. In a bowl, combine cream cheese,

    In a bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar, bacon, chives, Worcestershire, garlic powder, onion powder, pepper, and salt. Chill:

  2. Transfer to plastic wrap, shape into

    Transfer to plastic wrap, shape into a ball, and chill 30-45 minutes to firm. Coat:

  3. Roll the ball in pecans until fully covered

    Decorate: Press in olive “eyes,” a cherry-tomato “nose,” and pretzel “antlers.”

  4. Serve/Make-ahead: Plate with cheese spreaders and crackers

    Make up to 2 days ahead; add pretzels right before serving so they stay crisp. Try this Recipe too: Cheesy Pull-Apart Christmas Tree Bread