Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball
A whimsical and flavorful cheese ball shaped like a turkey, perfect for festive gatherings and customizable to suit your family's tastes.
Ingrédients
Cheese Ball Base
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened Make sure to soften to room temperature for easy mixing.
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup finely chopped green onions
- 1/2 cup chopped nuts (e.g., pecans or walnuts) Chop finely for coating.
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Serving Suggestions
- Optional: crackers or veggies for serving Use a variety of textures for best presentation.
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all your ingredients and soften the cream cheese to room temperature.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and finely chopped green onions.
- Add garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix until well combined, creating a smooth and creamy texture.
- Using your hands, shape the mixture into a ball.
- Wrap the cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- While the cheese ball is chilling, chop the nuts if not done already.
- Once firm, unwrap the cheese ball and roll it in the chopped nuts to coat.
- Craft a turkey shape using a small piece of cheese or cherry tomato as the head and garnish with sliced bell peppers or lettuce for feathers.
- Place the completed turkey cheese ball back in the refrigerator until ready to serve.
- Select a decorative platter for serving and lay crackers or veggie sticks around it.
- Let the turkey cheese ball sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes before serving.
Notes
Make ahead of time and store in the fridge. Lasts about a week! Avoid freezing to maintain texture.