Frosty The Snowman Cheese Ball Food

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN CHEESEBALL

Steps:

• Place all ingredients in a large bowl. Beat with a hand mixer on medium-low speed until well combined.
• Divide the mixture into three sizes (small, medium, large) and place onto three pieces of plastic wrap. Cover with the plastic wrap and shape into balls. Place the cheese balls in the refrigerator to harden, at least 1 hour.
• Remove the cheese balls from the refrigerator. Roll each ball in the crumbled/grated cheese. Place on a serving plate with larger ball on the bottom, followed by medium, and finishing with the small ball. To avoid balls from rolling around, press slightly into serving plate.
• Create the face and body of the snowman with a sliced carrot and circle cut black olives. Press features into cheese ball to secure them.
• Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
• Note: The flavors are best if it is allowed to sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving.

SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Thoroughly combine the cream cheese, Worcestershire, lemon zest, 3 cups Cheddar and 1 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula as needed. Transfer to a bowl, then cover with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 30 minutes.
• Roll the cheese mixture into three balls to form the base, body and head of the snowman. (They should be just over 4-, 3-, and 2-inches in diameter.) Roll the balls in the remaining 2 cups Cheddar to create a snowy exterior. Insert a 6- to 8-inch wooden skewer vertically into the largest ball; use it to attach the body and then the head of the snowman.
• Cut an inch off the tapered tip of the carrot and use it for the snowman's nose. Insert the asparagus spears into the body for arms. Use two olive halves for eyes, and the remaining four for buttons. Wrap the thinly shaved cucumber or celery around his neck to form a scarf.
• Serve the snowman on a platter surrounded by crackers.

SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Directions For the cheese ball Place ingredients in bowl and beat with an electric mixer until all ingredients are mixed together well. Divide cheese mixture into two sections-one larger for the snowman's body and one smaller for the head. Wrap in plastic wrap and shape into balls. Refrigerate for two hours or until well chilled. For frosting and decorating the cheese ball Beat together sour cream and 2 ounces cream cheese with an electric mixer until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to use. Before removing cheese balls from plastic wrap, re-form cheese into round balls. This will be easier to do after the cheese has chilled. Place larger cheese ball onto serving tray in desired spot. If you would like, place small pieces of parchment paper around base of cheese ball to protect tray from getting messy during frosting. Place two wooden skewers into the center of the cheese ball to secure the head. Gently place head on the cheese ball body. After the head and body are attached, begin frosting the cheese ball. Using a small, offset spatula, completely cover the outside of the snowman with the chilled sour cream frosting. Finish the face, and dress the snowman using the remaining ingredients. Make sure his hat is jaunty!

SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Stir in the dried beef, onions, horseradish and garlic powder until blended. Shape into two balls, one slightly larger than the other. Roll each in parsley. Cover and refrigerate 8 hours or overnight., On a serving plate, place the smaller cheese ball on top of larger cheese ball, forming a snowman. Set aside 1 teaspoon spreadable cream cheese. Carefully cover snowman with remaining spreadable cream cheese. , Arrange cranberries for eyes and buttons. Insert carrot for nose and pretzel sticks for arms., Place a small dab of reserved cream cheese on top of large cracker. Top with a butter-flavored cracker. Repeat with three remaining butter-flavored crackers. Place on top of snowman. Serve with crackers.

FROSTY THE SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• 16 ounces cream cheese 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt 1/2 teaspoon onion powder 10 raisins for eyes, mouth, and buttons 1 piece of carrot for the nose 4 crackers for the hat (we used Ritz and Dare water crackers) 1 thyme sprig for the hat (optional) Strips of carrot for the scarf 2 broken pretzels for the arms 1 (1/2-inch) piece of a canned baby corn for the pipe Toothpick for the pipe
• In a large bowl, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and the onion powder, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill for 2 hours. Make the snowman by rolling two thirds of the cheese into a ball for his body and the other third into a ball for his head. Stack the balls, then add the facial features, clothing, arms, and pipe as shown. Serve with crackers or mini bagels.

SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix first 5 ingredients until blended. Refrigerate 1 hour.
• Divide cheese mixture into 3 different-size balls (1 small, 1 medium and 1 large). Coat with Parmesan. Arrange in line on serving plate to resemble a snowman lying down. (Largest ball should be at bottom of plate for the snowman's base, and the smallest ball should be at the top for the snowman's head.)
• Decorate with remaining ingredients to resemble photo.

FROSTY THE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In a large bowl, let the cream cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Stir in the garlic salt and the onion powder, then cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chil for 2 hours. Make the snowman by rolling two thirds of the cheese into a ball for his body and the other third into a ball for his head. Stack the balls, then add the facial features, clothing, and arms. Serve with crackers or mini bagels.

MAKE-AHEAD SNOWMAN CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• Mix 3 packages cream cheese and the Cheddar cheese; divide into 3 equal parts. Combine 2 parts to equal two-thirds of mixture; mix in pesto. Mix onion, mustard and pepper sauce into remaining one-third mixture.
• Cover each cheese mixture and refrigerate about 4 hours or until firm enough to shape. Shape each cheese mixture into ball. Wrap each ball, label and freeze.
• About 12 hours before serving, remove balls from freezer. Thaw in wrappers in refrigerator.
• Arrange balls on serving plate with smaller ball on top for head of snowman. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Decorate as desired. Serve with crackers. Store covered in refrigerator.

FROSTY THE CHEESE BALL

Steps:

• In processor, puree cream cheese, cheddar and seasoning mix, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
• Pulse in chives.
• Transfer to bowl, cover.
• Chill 1 hour.
• Meanwhile take halved red bell pepper and carefully slice a hat shape out of it, set aside.
• Divide chilled cheese mixture in 1/3 and 2/3 portions.
• Wrap each portion in a sheet of plastic wrap, twist ends to form into a ball.
• Freeze 1 our or until firm.
• Unwrap cheese balls.
• With moistened hands, shape each into a smoother ball.
• Stack on serving platter.
• Arrange raisins for eyes and bell pepper hat on top ball.
• Place baby carrot for nose.
• Cut small Strip of roasted pepper for mouth, and press into place.
• Wrap 2 strips of roasted pepper around neck for scarf.
• Serve with slice veggies and crackers.