Turkey Cheese Ball For Thanksgiving Recipe

Name: Turkey Cheese Ball For Thanksgiving
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 3 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese; 1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix; 2 cups chopped pecans; For the Turkey:; 1 cup whole pecans; 7 whole-wheat crackers; 1/4 red bell pepper; 1 black olive; 1/2 teaspoon cream cheese, softened; 1 slice yellow zucchini

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
3 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese
1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix
2 cups chopped pecans
For the Turkey:
1 cup whole pecans
7 whole-wheat crackers
1/4 red bell pepper
1 black olive
1/2 teaspoon cream cheese, softened
1 slice yellow zucchini

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["Mix cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, and dressing mix together in a large bowl. Form into a large ball. Roll in chopped pecans to coat surface. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight.", "Arrange a row of whole-wheat crackers in the back of the cheese ball for the turkey tail feathers. Stick pecans evenly into the cheese ball for the body.", "Cut out 2 strips of red bell pepper for the head and neck. Cut out 2 ""eyes"" from the black olive using a small pastry tip. Place 2 small dollops of cream cheese on one of the 2 bell pepper strips for the turkey head and stick the black olive circles into it as pupils. Cut a small triangular slice out of the yellow zucchini for the turkey beak and stick to the red pepper with cream cheese. Stick the undecorated red bell pepper strip on the front of the cheese ball. Stick the red bell pepper stick with the face into the top of the cheese ball for the head."]

1139

kcal

Calories

109

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened, 3 1/2 cups shredded sharp Cheddar cheese, 1 (1 ounce) package Ranch-style dressing mix, 2 cups chopped pecans, and more.

Yes, Turkey Cheese Ball For Thanksgiving 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.

Turkey Cheese Ball For Thanksgiving

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