Everything Bagel Ranch Reindeer Cheese Ball
Dress up your holiday appetizer table with this Reindeer Cheese Ball made with everything bagel seasoning for a delicious dip that pairs nicely with crackers and veggies!
Servings: 12 Servings
Ingredients
- 2 blocks cream cheese room temperature
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 package 28g ranch seasoning mix
- 2 tsp chives chopped
- Everything Bagel Seasoning We used Trader Joe’s
- 2 black olives for the eyes
- 1 cherry tomato for the nose
- 2 original sized pretzels for antlers
Instructions
- Set the cream cheese out on the counter for a few hours or until it is at room temperature.
- In a bowl, combine cream cheese and ranch seasoning. Mix until well blended. Add the chives to the bowl and mix thoroughly. Add shredded cheese to the cream cheese mixture and combine.
- Lay a sheet of plastic wrap on the counter and transfer the cheese mixture to the sheet of plastic wrap and use the wrap to form cheese mixture into a ball. (Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or overnight. Can be made several days ahead of party.)
- Right before serving, roll the cheese ball into everything bagel seasoning and place on a serving plate/tray.
- Insert two black olives for eyes and one cherry tomato as a nose. Add pretzels for antlers and serve with crackers or veggies.
