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Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball: A Crowd Pleasing Appetizer

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A darling thanksgiving turkey cheese ball that is sure to be a crowd pleaser this year! Serve with crackers and pretzels!

turkey cheese ball on green plate
Here is a fun appetizer that I've made a few times and it has always been a hit, especially with the younger crowd!
turkey cheese ball on green plate
I used felt to create a turkey head.  I used 2 pieces, sewed all the way around
with a small hole in the bottom, then slid a skewer in the bottom to attach the turkey to the ball. You could make a head out of cardstock as well and glue a toothpick or skewer in between the layers of cardstock).
Then I added crackers and pretzels in it for the feathers and loaded up the platter with more crackers.
This makes a lot!
But since it is made from cream cheese, it will store for a while in the refrigerator.

Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball

3 packages of cream cheese
1 package of dry ranch mix
3 ½ c. shredded cheese, whatever you like
⅓ c. diced green onions
2 c. almonds (toasted)
Mash cream cheese in a bowl. Add next 3 ingredients. Form into a ball shape and roll in nuts. Wrap in plastic and refrigerate for at least 8 hours (to allow ranch to distribute evenly...otherwise it'll be too salty).
Serve with crackers.
Make sure to let the cheese ball chill for the 8 hours, then add the crackers right before serving. Do not refrigerate the crackers and the assembled turkey for 8 hours. The crackers will get soft.
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About Brandy

Welcome! I'm Brandy, mother to 5 darling kiddos and a cute black lab named Toby. My husband is in the Coast Guard so we've lived all over the place, turning each house into a home. I love baking, sewing, making cute things with my kids, and sharing what I've learned with all of you!

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  1. city says

    thanks for share.

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    • Brandy says

      Wonderful!! Thank you for taking the time to come back and let me know! And now I am off to browse your blog! 🙂

      Reply

  3. Nancy Martin says

    I love it!!Thanks for providing Thanksgiving Cheese Ball idea. I'll include it my thanksgiving dinner party...
    For more see on Thanksgiving recipes.

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  8. Lisa says

    How cute! This would be perfect for my hubby's family. They're so into their cheeseballs. It's the highlight of the meal!

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  9. Zoe says

    So Cute and fun!!! I plan to make this on Thanksgiving!

    Just to let you know I featured this on my blog today-http://xstitchandcrafts.blogspot.com/2011/11/tuesday-10-10-amazing-thanksgiving.html

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  10. Emily says

    Hi! Came over from Made By You Monday! This looks great! Would love for you to come over and link up to my Tasty Tuesday party going on now! http://nap-timecreations.blogspot.com/

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  11. HI THERE! says

    This is so cute!
    Jenn :0

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  13. {Steph} says

    Yummy! Thanks for sharing.

    ~Steph @ Silver Boxes

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  16. Christina at I Gotta Create! says

    What a great presentation of the humble little cheese ball! I'm going to do this for Thanksgiving!! Thanks for sharing such a great idea 🙂

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  17. Tanoi says

    I make this all. the. time! (I leave out the turkey decorations other months of the year.) It's always a huge hit.

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  18. Lovely Light says

    Hi there- found you through the hop and am a new follower. I love me a good cheese ball! I seem to be the only one who buys them, but everyone eats it up! Very cute way to dress it up. I hope you have time to follow my life in South Africa by http://withoutcomplexities.blogspot.com

    I hope you are having a great week!

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  20. kendascrafts says

    how cute! Thanks for the inspiration!

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  21. Stevie @ MooreBabies says

    So cute! I pinned it 🙂

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  22. Polka Dot Bungalow says

    Oh my word! That is truly adorable!! Will definitely be making this for my Thanksgiving...Thanks for sharing! Will be pinning it too 😉 Have a great Fall!
    Steph

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  26. Alexandriaweb says

    cute 😀

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  27. G Inspires says

    Thanks for this super easy cheese ball recipe! I'm writing this one down!

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  28. Jamie Lynn says

    So great! Thanks! Gonna try it! 🙂 Have a great day!
    Jamie
    lovelongtime.blogspot.com

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