Turkey Cheese Ball Appetizer for Kids

How much fun are these Turkey Cheese Ball Appetizer for the kids? So much fun to put together and of course, no two turkeys will be the same since you can customize the colors. Put a little fun on your Thanksgiving Tablescape this year and let the kids take all the ownership of the appetizers.

Your kids will be thrilled to show your guests what they have made and even more excited when your guests LOVE them.

So, what is on your menu this year? Are you going traditional with Turkey, Potatoes, Cranberry Sauce, Stuffing, maybe a little pumpkin cream cheese bread? This easy cheese ball recipe will fit right in!

Turkey Cheese Ball Appetizers for Kids

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What You Need

 

7.5 oz Veggie Garden Cream Cheese

1 ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese, Shredded

Pecans, Crushed

Almonds, Slivered

Red Bell Pepper

Cheddar Cheese, Sliced

Peppercorns, Whole

Food Coloring Markers

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How to make Turkey Cheese Ball Appetizers for Kids

 

In a medium size bowl, mix the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.

With a cookie scoop or spoon make about a 1-inch ball, roll in the crushed pecans and place on parchment paper.

Take the edible markers and color the slivered almonds any colors you’d like. You’ll need 4 almonds per cheese ball. Place 4 almonds towards the back of the cheeseball.

Cut the cheese slices into little triangles and the red pepper into little slices.

Place these on the cheeseball as the nose and wattle.

Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve on crackers or with veggies. Enjoy!!

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Turkey Cheese Balls

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cheeseball Recipe

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 15 minutes

Servings: 12

Calories: 56 kcal

How much fun are these Turkey Cheese Ball Appetizers for the kids? Put a little fun on your Thanksgiving Tablescape this year. 

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What You Need

• 7.5 oz Veggie Garden Cream Cheese
• 1 ½ Cup Cheddar Cheese Shredded
• Pecans Crushed
• Almonds Slivered
• Red Bell Pepper
• Cheddar Cheese Sliced
• Peppercorns Whole

Utensils

• Mixing Bowls
• Cookie Scoop
• Food Coloring Markers
• Parchment Paper

Directions

1. In a medium size bowl, mix the cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese. With a cookie scoop or spoon make about a 1-inch ball, roll in the crushed pecans and place on parchment paper.

2. Take the edible markers and color the slivered almonds any colors you’d like. You’ll need 4 almonds per cheese ball. Place 4 almonds towards the back of the cheeseball.
3. Cut the cheese slices into little triangles and the red pepper into little slices. Place these on the cheeseball as the nose and wattle.
4. Store in refrigerator until ready to serve. Serve on crackers or with veggies. Enjoy!!

Nutrition Facts

Turkey Cheese Balls

Amount Per Serving

Calories 56 Calories from Fat 36

% Daily Value*

Fat 4g6%

Saturated Fat 2g13%

Cholesterol 14mg5%

Sodium 87mg4%

Potassium 13mg0%

Protein 3g6%

Vitamin A 140IU3%

Calcium 102mg10%

Iron 0.1mg1%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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