Three creamy cheese balls shaped as snowmen, decorated with peppers, pretzels, and herbs for festive bites.
# What You Need:
→ Cheese Mixture
01 - 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
02 - 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese
03 - 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
04 - 1/4 cup grated Parmesan cheese
05 - 2 green onions, finely chopped
06 - 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
07 - 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
08 - 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
09 - Salt, to taste
→ Decorations
10 - 12 to 15 whole black peppercorns (for eyes and buttons)
11 - 3 small carrot sticks (for noses)
12 - 1/2 red bell pepper, sliced into strips (for scarves)
13 - 3 thin pretzel sticks (for arms)
14 - Fresh parsley or dill sprigs (optional, for hats or scarves)
15 - Crackers and fresh vegetables, for serving
# Directions:
01 - In a large mixing bowl, blend cream cheese, cheddar, mozzarella, Parmesan, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, and salt until smooth and fully combined.
02 - Divide the mixture into three portions for each snowman — large for the base, medium for the middle, and small for the head. Shape each portion into smooth balls.
03 - Place the cheese balls on a serving platter, stacking them largest to smallest to form snowman shapes.
04 - Use black peppercorns to create eyes and buttons, carrot sticks for noses, bell pepper strips for scarves, and pretzel sticks for arms. Add parsley or dill if desired.
05 - Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm the cheese balls before serving.
06 - Present snowmen with crackers and fresh vegetables alongside.
