Christmas Tree Cheeseball | The BEST Holiday Appetizer!

Join me LIVE for a Christmas tree-shaped cheeseball tutorial.

Watch LIVE as we create a festive Christmas tree-shaped cheeseball! Perfect for holiday parties, this fun and easy appetizer combines delicious flavors and seasonal charm. Follow along step-by-step and get ready to impress your guests with this creative and tasty treat!

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces plain cream cheese, softened
  • 8 ounces vegetable cream cheese, softened
  • 2 cups freshly grated sharp cheddar cheese
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
  • Dash freshly ground pepper
  • 2/3 cup pecans*, finely chopped

Directions

  1. Place cream cheese in a mixing bowl and mix to combine. Add cheese, green onion, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, parsley, garlic powder, oregano, and pepper. Mix well to combine.
  2. Place the cheese mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and roll into the shape of a round ball.
  3. Place the pecans on a separate piece of plastic wrap. Please the rounded cheese ball onto the nuts* and roll around, pressing gently, to cover the outer surface of the cheese ball.
  4. Wrap the cheese ball with the plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour but up to 2 days before serving.
  5. When ready to serve, remove from refrigerator and allow the cheese ball to sit on the counter for about 20 minutes to soften a bit. Serve with crackers, pretzels, vegetables, or whatever you love to eat with cheese!
Notes: You can shape the cheese ball into a variety of shapes. Depending on the shape, you may want to substitute the nuts for other coatings. For example, a Christmas Tree could be covered with fresh dill sprigs or fresh chopped parsley, or a snow man cheese ball could be covered with finely chopped blanched almonds. Be creative and have fun. No matter what shape you choose, it will be delicious and your guests will be delighted!
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