Low Fat Cheese Ball Turkey Recipe

Name: Low Fat Cheese Ball Turkey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 oz. softened low fat cream cheese; 4 oz. shredded low fat cheddar cheese; 1 teaspoon dried onion powder; 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder; 1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce; 2 teaspoons dried parsley; 1/4 cup low fat ranch salad dressing; 1/2 cup chopped pecans & walnuts; pretzel sticks; thin bread sticks (for tail feathers); 1 Slim Jim; Twizzlers; green & yellow food coloring for beak and eyes

Servings: persons

8 oz. softened low fat cream cheese
4 oz. shredded low fat cheddar cheese
1 teaspoon dried onion powder
1 teaspoon dried garlic powder
1 1/2 teaspoons Worcestershire sauce
2 teaspoons dried parsley
1/4 cup low fat ranch salad dressing
1/2 cup chopped pecans & walnuts
pretzel sticks
thin bread sticks (for tail feathers)
1 Slim Jim
Twizzlers
green & yellow food coloring for beak and eyes

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["1. In a medium bowl mix all cheese ball ingredients, except for the nuts.", "Form the cheese mixture into a ball and gently roll in the chopped walnuts and pecans.", "3. Bend the end of a Slim Jim to create the turkey neck and head. I find this works best when you warm the Slim Jim in your hand before you bend it - This way it won't break.", "4. Mix cream cheese with a couple drops of yellow food coloring in a small zip lock bag. Clip the corner and squeeze cream cheese to create the beak.", "5. Mix cream cheese with a couple drops of green food coloring in a small zip lock bag for the turkey's eyes.", "6. I used a small piece of red licorice for the gobbler and stick it right into the cream cheese ""beak"" - this holds the licorice in place. I arranged 3 rows of pretzel sticks for the feathers. The last row of feathers is thin breadsticks.", "7. Serve with crackers and/or veggies - Gobble, Gobble!!"]

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 oz. softened low fat cream cheese, 4 oz. shredded low fat cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon dried onion powder, 1 teaspoon dried garlic powder, and more.

Yes, Low Fat Cheese Ball Turkey falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Low Fat Cheese Ball Turkey

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Variations & substitutions

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