Frosty the Cheese Ball

Submitted by Bonnie G #2

"Found this in a Women's Magazine and had to make it the first chance I had. Goes together so easy and so cute, I've posted the recipe as directed but myself used pepper corns for eyes and buttons. Great for the holidays. Recipe states use a processor, but I just mixed up in my Kitchen Aid and think you could even just do it by hand. Cook Time is chilling time"

 

• Ready In: 1hr 10mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 1 cheese ball
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese
• 1 (8 ounce) package sharp white cheddar cheese, shredded
• 1 (1 ounce) package ranch dressing mix, mix
• 1⁄4 cup fresh chives, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, halved
• 2 raisins
• 1 baby carrot
• 1 roasted pepper, drained

directions

1. In processor, puree cream cheese, cheddar and seasoning mix, scraping down sides of bowl occasionally.
2. Pulse in chives.
3. Transfer to bowl, cover.
4. Chill 1 hour.
5. Meanwhile take halved red bell pepper and carefully slice a hat shape out of it, set aside.
6. Divide chilled cheese mixture in 1/3 and 2/3 portions.
7. Wrap each portion in a sheet of plastic wrap, twist ends to form into a ball.
8. Freeze 1 our or until firm.
9. Unwrap cheese balls.
10. With moistened hands, shape each into a smoother ball.
11. Stack on serving platter.
12. Arrange raisins for eyes and bell pepper hat on top ball.
13. Place baby carrot for nose.
14. Cut small Strip of roasted pepper for mouth, and press into place.
15. Wrap 2 strips of roasted pepper around neck for scarf.
16. Serve with slice veggies and crackers.