A darling thanksgiving turkey cheese ball that is sure to be a crowd pleaser this year! Serve with crackers and pretzels!
Here is a fun appetizer that I've made a few times and it has always been a hit, especially with the younger crowd!
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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Maggie says
this is so cute,
Would luv for my readers to see this awesome idea, will you please join our weekly party at
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have a great crafting weekend!
Maggie
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Jaime says
I featured you today!
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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 🙂
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.
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!
Trish and Bonnie @ Uncommon says
That is too cute! I would have never thought of that in a million years. I will have to try that one out this year!
We are hosting a Home for the Holidays Link Party and would love for you to link up your adorable turkey. Take care!
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kendascrafts says
how cute! Thanks for the inspiration!
Stevie @ MooreBabies says
So cute! I pinned it 🙂
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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SusieQTpies says
I love this! Please stop over and link this up in my Holiday Tips, Crafts and Recipes! It rocks! http://cafescrapper-scrapsoflife.blogspot.com/2011/11/free-christmas-holiday-helper-by.html
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Alexandriaweb says
cute 😀
G Inspires says
Thanks for this super easy cheese ball recipe! I'm writing this one down!
Jamie Lynn says
So great! Thanks! Gonna try it! 🙂 Have a great day!
Jamie
lovelongtime.blogspot.com