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Christmas Ornament Cheese Balls

These easy Christmas cheese balls are a festive touch to serve for any holiday occasion. With limited prep, you can serve these cheery cheese balls to your guests without missing a moment of the merry making. The same base cheese ball recipe is divided into three mini cheese balls, each with a unique outer coating for a trio of different flavors that gives guests some options.
Prep Time20 minutes
Total Time20 minutes
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Calories: 40kcal

Ingredients

  • 4 8 oz blocks Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese
  • 2 packages Buddig Beef
  • 1 bunch Green Onions chopped
  • Pomegranate Arils
  • Dill Weed
  • Bacon Bits
  • Wire
  • Ribbon
  • Crackers for dipping

Instructions

  • Start by placing you cream cheese, shredded cheese, beef, and onions in to a large mixing bowl.
  • Knead with hands until well combined and roll into a large ball.
  • Separate into three, even, smaller balls.
  • Roll one ball in dill weed, one in bacon bits, and on in pomegranate arils. (Pomegranates need dried off before hand to stick.)
  • Place them evenly on a serving tray.
  • Cut three 6 inch pieces of wire.
  • Roll one end half way down with fingers or a pencil, as show.
  • Tie a ribbon around your wire.
  • Serve and enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 40kcal | Carbohydrates: 1g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 10mg | Sodium: 62mg | Potassium: 15mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 119IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 69mg | Iron: 1mg