Savory Thanksgiving Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe You’ll Love!
A delightful and festive cheese ball shaped like a turkey, perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup crumbled blue cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, blue cheese, green onions, pecans, cranberries, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Shape the mixture into a turkey shape or a ball.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once firm, remove from the refrigerator and place on a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh parsley to resemble feathers.
- Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.
Notes
- Can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to customize the ingredients based on your preferences.
- For a spicier kick, add some chopped jalapeños.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg