Snowman Cheese Spread Recipe

Name: Snowman Cheese Spread
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened; 1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced dried beef, chopped; 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley; 1/4 cup chopped green onions; 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese; 2 fresh rosemary sprigs; 5 dried cranberries, divided; 2 pretzel sticks; 1 small pitted ripe olives; 1 small carrot; 1 green onion; Assorted crackers

Servings: persons

2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced dried beef, chopped
1/2 cup minced fresh parsley
1/4 cup chopped green onions
1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese
2 fresh rosemary sprigs
5 dried cranberries, divided
2 pretzel sticks
1 small pitted ripe olives
1 small carrot
1 green onion
Assorted crackers

1
In a large bowl, beat the first four ingredients until blended. Shape into three balls, one 3-1/2 in., one 3 in and one 2-1/2 in. Place the 3-1/2-in. ball on an 8-in. serving plate; top with the 3-in. ball, then the small ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
2
With a knife, smooth spreadable cream cheese over each ball; spread remaining cheese around base of snowman. Arrange rosemary sprigs on snowman's head, forming a wreath. Place three dried cranberries inside wreath. Insert pretzel sticks for arms.
3
Cut two thin slices from olive and make two 1/8-in. circles. Place circles on head for eyes and slices on body for buttons. cut one cranberry in half widthwise; place in the center of olive buttons. Cut remaining cranberry in half lengthwise; shape one piece into a smile and place on snowman's face (discard remaining cranberry half).
4
Trim carrot to make a small nose; position on face. Cut top of green onion into a 1/4-in. strip; tie around neck for scarf. Serve with crackers.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened, 1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced dried beef, chopped, 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley, 1/4 cup chopped green onions, and more.

Yes, Snowman Cheese Spread falls under the Snacks & Appetizers 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.

Snowman Cheese Spread

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