No-Cook Christmas Ornament Cheese Ball
This festive cheese ball is an easy, no-cook appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Creamy and flavorful, it’s shaped to resemble a Christmas ornament and will impress your guests with its seasonal charm.
Ingredients
- Dried chives
- 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
- ½ c. Mexican-blend cheese
- ½ t. smoked paprika
- ½ t. oregano
- ½ t. chili powder
- ½ t. garlic powder
- Sea salt and black pepper to taste
- Single serving wrapped Rollo
- 1 pretzel piece bow shape
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the cream cheese, Mexican cheese, smoked paprika, Mexican oregano, chipotle powder, and garlic powder. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Mix vigorously until well mixed.
- Shape the cheese mixture into a ball with your hands (don’t forget your gloves) and transfer it to a serving plate. Place the cheese ball into the fridge to firm it up just a little, around 5-10 minutes.
- When ready to serve, remove the cheese ball from the fridge and roll it in the chives until thoroughly coated.
- Place the wrapped Rollo piece on top. Press down slightly to help it stay in place.
- Break off a piece of the pretzel so that you have a rounded hook shaped piece. Press the pretzel piece into the Rollo so that it appears like the hanger of a Christmas ornament.
- Return to a serving dish and serve immediately with your choice of accompaniments!
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