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I love cheese balls for every holiday and occasion. This creamy cheese ball is shaped into the shape of a candy cane and decorated with diced red bell peppers. It makes a creamy and delicious appetizer to serve on Christmas with some crackers or vegetables. You can make this tasty appetizer ahead of time up to a couple of days before you need it. This easy appetizer makes a fun Christmas themed centerpiece for your holiday dinner. Served with your favorite crackers or vegetables.
The cheese ball is simple and quick to prepare. Just mix the softened cream cheese with parmesan cheese and seasonings together until it is all combined. Place the cheese mixture onto a plate and form the cheese ball into the shape of a candy cane. Cover and refrigerate the mixture for at least one hour or up to 2 days. After the cheese ball has chilled, press the diced red pepper onto the cheese ball in a candy cane stripe pattern.
Candy Cane Cheese Ball
Ingredients
- 2 ( 8 oz.) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried basil
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 red bell pepper, diced
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine softened cream cheese with grated parmesan cheese, salt, pepper, garlic powder, thyme, basil and oregano. Form mixture into a candy cane shape. Cover and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Press diced red pepper into the cheese ball in a candy cane pattern. Serve with crackers.