Looking for a holiday treat that's easy to make and delicious too? You're going to love this adorable Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe. This Christmas cheese ball recipe is super easy to make and sooooo delicious! It's the perfect holiday treat that's fun for kids and adults alike.
It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas…which means it's time to start thinking about all the fun holiday parties you'll be attending!
If you're looking for a festive and easy appetizer to bring to all your holiday gatherings, look no further than this Rudolph cheese ball. It's the perfect party appetizer.
It's made using a store-bought cheeseball, some pretzels for antlers, candy eyeballs, and a red jellybean for a nose, which means you can have this cute little guy ready to go in no time.
Plus, it's a great way to get your kids involved in the kitchen. They'll have a blast adding the antlers, candy eyes and red nose and watching Rudolph take shape right in front of their eyes.
This holiday treat is a nice change from the sweet treats you usually eat, and since it's packed with protein and healthy fats, you can enjoy it guilt-free.
So, what are you waiting for? Head to your local grocery store, grab yourself a cheese ball and get ready to have some fun making this cute Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball recipe!
Ingredients in this Adorable Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe
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- 1 Pre-Made Large Cheeseball
- 2 Mini Pretzels
- Large Candy Eyes
- 1 Red Jelly Bean
- Crackers (to serve with the cheeseball)
How to Make this Crowd Pleaser Cheese Ball
Take the cheese ball out of its packaging and place it on a serving platter.
After that, create a pair of antlers by placing two pretzels on the top of the cheeseball.
Add two candy eyes to the front of the cheeseball. Dig into the cheese ball and use some of the cheese as glue if they don't attach immediately.
Add a red jellybean to make Rudolph's bright red shiny nose!
Voila! Everyone will adore your cute and festive cheeseball appetizer you've made for Christmas.
Serve with crackers or veggies and enjoy.
You can also make these adorable reindeer cheese balls as gifts.
FAQs {Frequently Asked Questions}
Can you make this Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball in advance?
While you can add the antlers, eyes, and nose ahead of time, it may change the texture of them. Since you're using a pre-made cheeseball and it takes less than 5 minutes to put together, I would just add the eyes, nose and antlers right before serving.
Can I use a homemade cheeseball instead of a store-bought cheeseball?
Yes, absolutely! I love homemade cheese balls but during this busy time of year, I like to give you lots of easy options and using a storebought cheese ball is the easy way to do this.
But you can totally whip up a homemade cheese ball if you have the time and inclination. This classic cheese ball recipe is one of my favorite recipes because it's made with simple ingredients.
You just need cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese (you can use sharp cheddar cheese, mild cheddar cheese, or a combination), bacon bits, pecans, green onions, milk, everything bagel seasoning (or sometimes I opt for ranch seasoning instead), onion powder and garlic powder.
It's an easy recipe, so if you're looking to make your own holiday cheeseball, you totally can.
Do I have to use a jellybean for the nose?
Nope. Feel free to use another type of red candy or you can even use a cherry tomato.
What's the best way to store this Christmas cheese ball?
The best way to keep your cheese ball fresh is to store it in the refrigerator. You'll want to wrap it in a sheet of plastic wrap and place it in an airtight container before putting it in the fridge. It will stay good for up to two weeks if you don't eat it all before then!
What goes well with this Christmas cheeseball recipe?
While crackers are always a safe bet, they're really just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to what you can serve with cheese balls. Some of our faves are pretzel sticks, veggies like celery sticks and baby carrot pieces, pita bread, apples, and pears.
Are cheese balls healthy?
Although cheese balls have a poor reputation as healthy party snacks, they really contain some protein from the nuts and calcium from the cheese.
Check out our other fun Rudolph Recipes!
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Adorable Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe
This easy Rudolph Christmas Cheese Ball is sure to delight kids and grown-ups! It's made with a store-bought cheeseball so you can whip it up in no time!
Ingredients
- 1 Pre-Made Cheeseball
- 2 Pretzels
- Large Candy Eyes
- 1 Red Jelly Bean
- Crackers (to serve with the cheeseball)
Instructions
- Using the two pretzels, create two antlers.
- Take two candy eyes and stick them on the cheeseball. Dig into the cheeseball and use a little of the cheese as glue if they do not stick right away.
- Stick the red jelly bean on for a nose.
- Serve with crackers & enjoy.
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