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Ingredients
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- 16 ounces brick-style cream cheese, softened (2 blocks)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 1 (1-ounce) packet ranch seasoning dressing mix (do not prepare)
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 1/2 cups toasted pecans, finely chopped
- 2 large pretzels (Snyder's Olde Tyme recommended)
- 2 medium black olives
- 1 cherry tomato
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, cheddar, ranch seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl until smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours.
- Roll the chilled cheese ball in chopped pecans to coat evenly.
- Insert pretzels for antlers, use olives for eyes, and place a cherry tomato as the nose.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature for easy mixing.
Refrigerate overnight for enhanced flavor.
Press gently when coating with pecans to maintain shape.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hours chilling
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 214
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 366
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Unsaturated Fat: 9
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
- Cholesterol: 32