Snowman Salmon Spread

Cute make-ahead cheese ball for the holidays from Betty Crocker Holidays.

• Ready In: 3 hrs 25 mins
• Yields: 3 cups

Ingredients

• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 1  lb smoked salmon, skinned and boned
• 4  medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
• 1  tablespoon lemon juice
• 1  teaspoon Dijon mustard
• 1  teaspoon  creamed horseradish
• 1 (4 ounce) container  whipped cream cheese, softened

Directions

1. Mix 8-ounce and 3-ounce packages cream cheese, the salmon, onions, lemon juice, mustard and horseradish. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours but no longer than 3 days.
2. Shape two-thirds of the salmon mixture into a ball; place on serving plate. Shape remaining salmon mixture into a ball; place on top of larger ball. Cover loosely and refrigerate about 1 hour or until firm.
3. Frost snowman with whipped cream cheese before serving. Garnish as desired with decorations. Serve with crackers, bagels or vegetables.
4. About 3 cups spread.
5. Decorate with fresh rosemary, dried cranberries (crown); chopped olive pieces or raisins (eyes and buttons); carrot (nose); pimento or red bell pepper (mouth); radicchio or carrot ribbon (scarf); asparagus or celery (arms).