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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 1/2 c. shredded cheese, whatever you like
1/3 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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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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  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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  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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  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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  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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