Description
These festive Reindeer Cheeseballs are the perfect Christmas appetizer! Made with creamy cheese, ranch, bacon, and pretzels for the cutest and tastiest holiday snack.
Ingredients
- 2 (8-oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 packet ranch dressing mix
- 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
- 6 strips bacon, finely chopped
- 1 tomato, cut into small cubes
- 40 pretzels
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, ranch dressing mix, and shredded cheddar cheese in a medium bowl. Mix until well combined.
- Place cheese mixture in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Using a tablespoon, scoop cheese mixture and form into a ball. Roll each ball in chopped bacon. Place cheese balls back in the refrigerator to chill for 30 minutes.
- Place a piece of cubed tomato in the center of the ball as a nose.
- Cut each pretzel in half, then cut the loop off the top of each pretzel half. Place one half on each side of the ball as antlers.
Notes
- These make-ahead cheeseballs are great for parties — chill until ready to serve.
- Try swapping bacon for chopped nuts or herbs for variation.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American