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Christmas tree Cheeseball

This Christmas Tree Cheeseball is a creamy, cheesy holiday appetizer decorated like a festive tree. It is perfect for parties, family gatherings, or an addition for holiday snack tray.
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Prep Time:20 minutes
Chilling Time:4 hours
Total Time:4 hours 20 minutes

Ingredients

  • 3 8 oz. packages of cream cheese, softened
  • 1/3 cup sour cream
  • 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1 bunch of fresh parsley
  • 1 yellow bell pepper
  • 1/2 cup Roma tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup sliced almonds
  • Star cookie cutter

Instructions

  • In a large mixing bowl, fold together the cream cheese, sour cream, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, and onion powder.
  • Form the mixture into a cone shape, then wrap it in plastic wrap and chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Before serving, finely chop the parsley and cover the cheeseball to look like tree branches.
  • Use a star cookie cutter to cut a star from the bell pepper and chop a few small bell pepper pieces.
  • Press the sliced almonds into the cheese ball to create a garland effect.
  • Decorate with the bell pepper star, halved Roma tomatoes, and remaining bell pepper pieces.
  • Serve with crackers and enjoy!
Servings: 10
Calories: 320kcal
Author: carlycampbell