Name: Snowman Cheese Ball
Prep time: 20 min
Total time: 4 h 20 min
Yield: 16
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 16 ounces cream cheese; 2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend; 1 tbsp. minced chives; 1/2 tsp. dried oregano; 1/2 tsp. garlic powder; 1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese; 1 baby carrot; 6 whole peppercorns

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If you are looking for a holiday appetizer that will delight your guests, you need our Snowman Cheese Ball recipe. Not only is this the most adorable cheese ball you’ve ever seen, it is delicious, too! Made with a combination of Italian cheeses and seasonings, this unique cheese ball is the perfect addition to your holiday table.

two cheese balls stacked and decorated to look like a snowman

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 tbsp. minced chives
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 baby carrot
6 whole peppercorns

Directions

Step 1: In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to spread the cream cheese around to soften.

Step 2: Add the shredded cheese, chives, oregano, and garlic powder, and fold all of the ingredients together until everything is well incorporated.

Step 3: Take about 1/3 of the mixture and form it into a ball for the snowman’s head. Then, take the remaining 2/3 to make the snowman’s body.

a smaller and larger cheese ball, used to make the snowman cheese ball shape

Step 4: Wrap these in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.

Step 5: Before serving, add the parmesan cheese to a plate, and roll the cheese balls in the parmesan cheese until they are completely coated.

a cheese ball rolled in grated parmesan cheese

Step 6: Place the smaller ball on top of the larger one, and decorate the snowman by cutting the tip off of a baby carrot for the nose and making his eyes and buttons from the whole peppercorns.

a snowman shaped cheese ball with peppercorn eyes and a carrot nose, with crackers and baby carrots

We hope you LOVE your snowman cheese ball just as much as we did. I know it will be hard to cut into this cutie, but it’s so worth it. We love this fun cheese ball variation. It is perfect for the holiday season, New Years, or any winter themed get together. Your guests won’t be able to stop talking about this recipe.

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Reindeer Cheese Ball

Yield: 16 servings

Snowman Cheese Ball

An adorably delicious Snowman Cheese Ball recipe that is made with a blend of italian cheeses and spices. Perfect for the holiday season.

Prep Time 20 minutes

Additional Time 4 hours

Total Time 4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

16 ounces cream cheese
2 cups shredded Italian cheese blend
1 tbsp. minced chives
1/2 tsp. dried oregano
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
1 1/2 cups grated parmesan cheese
1 baby carrot
6 whole peppercorns

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, use a spatula to spread the cream cheese around to soften.
Add the shredded cheese, chives, oregano, and garlic powder, and fold all of the ingredients together until everything is well incorporated.
Take about 1/3 of the mixture and form it into a ball for the snowman's head.
Take the remaining 2/3 to make the snowman's body.
Wrap these in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours.
Before serving, add the parmesan cheese to a plate, and roll the cheese balls in the parmesan cheese until they are completely coated.
Place the smaller ball on top of the larger one, and decorate the snowman by cutting the tip off of a baby carrot for the nose and making his eyes and buttons from the whole peppercorns.