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Holiday Cheese Ball Wreath

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Create a festive centerpiece with thisHoliday Cheese Ball Wreath! Packed with creamy ranch and zesty herb flavors, it’s the perfect appetizer for holiday gatherings. 🎄🧀ChatG

Ingredients

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  • Ranch Cheese Ball Filling:
  • 8 ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoonranch seasoning
  • 1 tablespoonmayonnaise
  • 1 cupshredded sharp cheddar cheese
  • Zesty Herb Cheese Ball Filling:
  • 8 ozcream cheese, softened
  • 1 tablespoonmayonnaise
  • 1 teaspoononion powder
  • 1/2 teaspoongarlic salt
  • 1 tablespoonlemon juice
  • 1 tablespoonWorcestershire sauce (optional)
  • 1/2 teaspoonground black pepper
  • 1/4 cupfinely chopped chives
  • 1 cupshredded white sharp cheddar cheese
  • Cheese Ball Toppings:
  • 1 cupchopped dried cranberries
  • 1 cupchopped pecans or almonds
  • 1/2 cupsliced green onions or chives
  • 1/2 cupfinely chopped parsley
  • Garnish:
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs
  • Fresh thyme sprigs
  • Fresh mint leaves
  • Fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

  1. For Ranch Cheese Balls:
  2. In a mixing bowl, blend the softened cream cheese, ranch seasoning, and mayonnaise until smooth.
  3. Stir in the shredded cheddar cheese until evenly combined. Set aside.
  4. For Zesty Herb Cheese Balls:
  5. Combine the softened cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl. Mix until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add the onion powder, garlic salt, black pepper, and chopped chives. Stir well.
  7. Fold in the shredded white cheddar cheese.
  8. Cheese Ball Prep:
  9. Use a small cookie scoop or spoon to form bite-sized balls from each cheese mixture. Place them on a serving tray or cookie sheet.
  10. Refrigerate the cheese balls for 1-2 hours until firm.
  11. Once firm, roll the cheese balls in your desired toppings, such as dried cranberries, nuts, green onions, or parsley.
  12. To Create the Wreath:
  13. Arrange half of the cheese balls in a circular ring on a serving tray or cutting board to form the base of your wreath.
  14. Add a second layer of cheese balls on top to create a 3D effect.
  15. Decorate around the wreath with fresh rosemary, thyme, mint, and parsley for a festive touch.
  16. Serve and Enjoy:
  17. Keep the cheese ball wreath chilled until ready to serve. Pair with crackers, bread, or veggie sticks for a delightful holiday appetizer.

Find it online: https://www.kitchensara.com/holiday-cheese-ball-wreath/