Description
A festive cheese ball shaped like a Christmas tree, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 ounces cream cheese (softened)
- 4 cups finely shredded cheddar cheese
- 4 green onions (chopped)
- 4 ounces diced pimientos (drained)
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 12 cherry tomatoes (halved)
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
- 1/4 cup sliced almonds
- 1 yellow pepper (chopped and cut into a star)
- Assorted crackers and pretzels
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fully smooth.
- Beat in cheddar cheese, onions, pimientos, butter, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper.
- Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Roll and press the cheese ball mixture into the shape of a Christmas tree.
- Garnish first with the cherry tomato halves, then add parsley, followed by the sliced almonds and peppers.
- Serve with assorted crackers and pretzels.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is softened for easier mixing.
- Feel free to add additional spices or herbs to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg