Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe Recipe

Name: Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese; 6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped; 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese; 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion; 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; DECORATIONS; 3 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened; 2 tablespoons milk; brown orange and yellow paste food coloring; 6 large oval crackers; 1 large sweet red pepper; 1 small yellow summer squash; 1 cup pecan halves; assorted cracker

Servings: persons

2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese
6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
DECORATIONS
3 (3 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
2 tablespoons milk
brown orange and yellow paste food coloring
6 large oval crackers
1 large sweet red pepper
1 small yellow summer squash
1 cup pecan halves
assorted cracker

1
In a small bowl, beat the first six ingredients until combined. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm.
2
In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Divide among four small bowls. With food coloring, tint one bowl brown, one dark orange and one light orange (using yellow and orange); leave one bowl plain.
3
Transfer each mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag.
4
For turkey tail feathers, decorate the top halves of large oval crackers with tinted cream cheese.
5
Using the red pepper, form the turkey head, neck and wattle. For beak, cut a small triangle from summer squash; attach with cream cheese. Add eyes, using brown and plain cream cheese. Insert pecan halves and decorated crackers into cheese ball. Serve with assorted crackers.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 (8 ounce) packages reduced-fat cream cheese, 6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped, 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese, 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion, and more.

Yes, Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe 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 Recipe

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