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cheese ball turkey thanksgiving

Cheese Ball Turkey Thanksgiving: 7 Reasons You’ll Adore It


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A savory cheese ball shaped like a turkey for Thanksgiving.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped green onions
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley for garnish

Instructions

  1. In a mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
  2. Mix until well blended.
  3. Form the mixture into a turkey shape.
  4. Coat the cheese ball with chopped pecans and cranberries.
  5. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour.
  6. Garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

Notes

  • Serve with crackers or veggie sticks.
  • You can use different nuts for coating.
  • Prepare a day in advance for better flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 2g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 5g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

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