Get ready to gobble up a delightful treat with our Thanksgiving turkey cheeseball recipe! This family-friendly appetizer is perfect for the holidays or any occasion where you want to add a festive touch to your spread. For those feeling extra crafty, you can transform this cheeseball into an adorable turkey centerpiece by using various decorations.
CLASSIC TURKEY CHEESE BALL RECIPE:
To begin, take a large bowl and combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. With an electric mixer set to medium, mix the cheeses together until you achieve a smooth and velvety consistency.
After the cheeses are mixed, add in the remaining cheeseball ingredients. Thoroughly mix together to make sure that the ingredients are incorporated evenly.
To form the ball, use your hands or a spatula to shape the mixture into a sphere. Once shaped, tightly wrap the cheeseball in plastic wrap to maintain its form.
Let the cheeseball chill for a minimum of 2 to 3 hours in the refrigerator. This chilling period lets the flavors blend together.
Once adequately chilled, take the cheeseball out of the refrigerator. Unwrap it and place on a serving plate.
To complete the presentation, arrange an assortment of crackers around the cheeseball.
OPTIONAL (DECORATING THE CHEESEBALL TURKEY):
To add a burst of color that resembles the feathers of a turkey, get the finely chopped Buddig ham and sprinkle it over the cheeseball. You could also add some finely chopped cheese for more color.
To create the turkey's eyes, place the olive halves carefully on the cheeseball.
Slice a triangle shape from a slice of American cheese. This will serve as the beak for your turkey cheeseball. Position the triangle under the eyes.Finally, arrange celery sticks in a fan shape to form the turkey's tail, completing the turkey shaped cheeseball.
Whether you stick with the classic cheeseball or go all out with the turkey decorations, our turkey cheeseball recipe is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Enjoy!