Cheese Ball Wreath

Ingredients

For the ranch cheese ball filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon Ranch seasoning
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 tablespoon hot sauce
• 1 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese

For the zesty herb cheese ball filling:

• 8 oz cream cheese softened to room temperature
• 1 tablespoon mayonnaise
• 1 teaspoon onion powder
• ½ teaspoon garlic salt
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon worcestershire sauce
• ½ teaspoon ground black pepper
• ¼ cup finely chopped chives
• 1 cups shredded white sharp cheddar cheese

For the cheese ball toppings:

• Chopped dried cranberries
• Chopped pecans or almonds
• Sliced green onions or chives
• Finely chopped parsley
• For the wreath garnish:
• Fresh rosemary sprigs
• Fresh thyme sprigs
• Fresh mint leaves
• Fresh parsley leaves

Instructions

For the ranch cheeseballs:

1. Blend together the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
2. Next you will mix in the seasonings until well combined.
3. Mix in the shredded cheese. Set aside.

For the herb cheeseballs:

4. Blend together the cream cheese until smooth and creamy.
5. Stir in the seasonings until well combined.
6. Mix in the shredded cheese.

Assembling the cheese ball wreath:

7. Use a cookie scoop to form balls out of the cheese ball mixtures and place onto a serving tray or cookie sheet.
8. Refrigerate cheeseballs for 1-2 hours, or until firm.
9. Roll the refrigerated cheese balls into the chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, green onions and parsley once chilled.
10. Form a ring with half of the cheeseballs on a serving tray or circular cutting board to create a wreath. Add a second layer on top of the ring of cheeseballs.
11. Use the fresh herbs to garnish around the edges of the cheese ball wreath.
12. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve, enjoy!