Turkey Cheeseball (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
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12 ounces cream cheese, softened.
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1/2 cup sour cream.
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1 1/2 cups cheddar cheese, shredded.
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1 small corner cheddar block.
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3 tablespoons ranch seasoning powder.
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1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes.
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1/2 teaspoon garlic powder.
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8 slices bacon, cooked and crumbled.
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1 large pretzel rod.
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3+ large pretzel twists.
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5+ mini pretzels.
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2 candy eyes.
# Instructions:
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Blend cream cheese and sour cream. Add seasonings. Mix in cheddar and 1/3 cup bacon. Reserve 3 tablespoons mixture.
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Shape large ball for body. Make small ball for head. Wrap both in plastic. Chill 4 hours or overnight.
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Insert pretzel rod through head into body. Add cheddar beak, candy eyes. Place pretzel twists for tail. Add mini pretzels in front. Cover with remaining bacon.
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Keep chilled. Serve with crackers.
# Notes:
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Keeps 3 days assembled in fridge.
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Can freeze cheese mixture but not decorated.
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Use ranch seasoning not dip mix.
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Best assembled day of serving.