Description
Create an adorable Turkey Cheese Ball that’s perfect for Thanksgiving! This delightful appetizer not only adds a playful touch to your holiday table but also offers a creamy and herby flavor that will leave your guests wanting more. With just a few simple steps, you can craft this nut-crusted cheese ball decorated with fresh vegetables and pretzels to resemble a turkey. It’s easy to make ahead of time, ensuring you have more time to enjoy the festivities. Serve it alongside an assortment of crackers and veggies for a festive spread that everyone will appreciate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8-oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 4 tbsp. butter, softened
- 6 oz. goat cheese
- 1/2 tsp. garlic powder
- 1/3 c. chopped chives
- 3/4 c. chopped parsley
- 1 sprig thyme, chopped
- 1 1/4 c. pecan halves, toasted
- Red and yellow bell peppers, for decoration
- Carrots, julienned for decoration
Instructions
- In a food processor, blend cream cheese, butter, goat cheese, and garlic powder until smooth.
- Mix in chives, parsley, and thyme; season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Shape the mixture into a large ball and roll in finely chopped pecans until coated.
- Chill for at least one hour to firm up.
- Decorate with pretzels for the tail and carrot slices for feet; use bell peppers for the face and beak.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg