Delicious and Festive Turkey Cheese Ball Recipe for Thanksgiving

This turkey cheese ball is the perfect appetizer to serve at your Thanksgiving celebration. Made with cream cheese, cheddar cheese, and seasonings, this festive dish is shaped like a turkey and garnished with nuts and dried fruit. It's not only delicious but also adds a fun and creative touch to your holiday table.

Ingredients

• 1 8 oz package cream cheese, softened
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese
• 1/4 cup chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup chopped red bell pepper
• 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
• 1/2 tsp garlic powder
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
• 1/4 cup dried cranberries
• Black olives for eyes and beak
• Mini pretzels for turkey feathers

Directions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, green onions, red bell pepper, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
2. Mix until well combined and shape the mixture into a ball to resemble a turkey body.
3. Roll the ball in chopped pecans to coat the outside.
4. Press two black olives into the ball for eyes and a small triangle of red bell pepper for the beak.
5. Arrange mini pretzels around the ball to resemble turkey feathers.
6. Place dried cranberries around the base of the cheese ball for decoration.
7. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour before serving.
8. Serve with crackers, veggies, or bread slices.

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