Snowman Cheese Spread
Ingredients
- 2 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened ⓘ
- 1 package (2-1/2 ounces) thinly sliced dried beef, chopped
- 1/2 cup minced fresh parsley ⓘ
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions ⓘ
- 1 carton (8 ounces) spreadable cream cheese ⓘ
- 2 fresh rosemary sprigs ⓘ
- 5 dried cranberries, divided ⓘ
- 2 pretzel sticks ⓘ
- 1 small pitted ripe olives ⓘ
- 1 small carrot ⓘ
Instructions
- In a large bowl, beat the first four ingredients until blended. Shape into three balls, one 3-1/2 in., one 3 in and one 2-1/2 in. Place the 3-1/2-in. ball on an 8-in. serving plate; top with the 3-in. ball, then the small ball. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- With a knife, smooth spreadable cream cheese over each ball; spread remaining cheese around base of snowman. Arrange rosemary sprigs on snowman's head, forming a wreath. Place three dried cranberries inside wreath. Insert pretzel sticks for arms.
- Cut two thin slices from olive and make two 1/8-in. circles. Place circles on head for eyes and slices on body for buttons. cut one cranberry in half widthwise; place in the center of olive buttons. Cut remaining cranberry in half lengthwise; shape one piece into a smile and place on snowman's face (discard remaining cranberry half).
- Trim carrot to make a small nose; position on face. Cut top of green onion into a 1/4-in. strip; tie around neck for scarf. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
609
kcal
30% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
Diet fit
High-fiber
Contains
Milk
Estimated from ingredients & per-serving nutrition — verify against package labels for allergies or strict diets.
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).