How to Make an Adorable Garlic Parmesan Turkey Cheeseball!

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Bring the flavor to the table this Thanksgiving with this irresistible Garlic Parmesan Turkey Cheeseball! 🦃🧀

Made with just a few simple ingredients, including @kraft.naturalcheese Grated Parmesan Cheese, it’s the perfect appetizer to kick off your holiday feast. 🧄✨

Ingredients

• 12 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 cup mayonnaise
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt

Coating:

• 1 cup pecans, finely chopped
• 1 tbsp grated Parmesan cheese

Decorations:

• Crackers (1 for head)
• Candy Corn (for mouth)
• Beef stick (for neck)
• Edible googly eyes

Directions

1. To your stand mixer, add the cream cheese, mayonnaise, parmesan cheese, garlic powder, oregano and salt until smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
2. Cut a large piece of plastic wrap and add the cheese mixture to the middle.
3. Wrap into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour.
4. Roll the cheese ball into the chopped pecans and serve chilled.
5. For the turkey – I used pretzel sticks for feathers, turkey beef stick for the neck. For the face use a round cracker and use icing to attach.

Here’s a Quick Video Tutorial!

Perfect Presentation Platters

This Turkey Cheeseball can go on just about anything! My team and I searched for the best deals and products that I hope you love as much as we do!

Checkered Serving Boards: I used this checkered chopping board, which I use for prep, serving, and decor! For a more affordable version, Temu also has this Checkered Chopping Board that comes in various sizes and is so handy for prep, serving, and decor! I use mine all the time!

Holiday Links: I get asked all the time about my favorite kitchen decor for the holidays, so I linked my favorites for you!

• The illuminated Christmas Village Cookie Jar is from Mac-Kenzie Childs. For a less-expensive option, I also love her Gingerbread House Cookie Jar.
• The Ornament Wreath is also from Mac-Kenzie Childs!
• For another adorable cookie jar, I also adore this Gingerbread House and Gingerbread Man Platter (both from Pottery Barn.)
• The Nutcracker Cookie Jar is from Mac-Kenzie-Childs (and makes a great gift!) My checkered rug is also MacKenzie-Childs.
• I also love my Candle Warming Lamp for jar candles as a flameless option for scented candles!
• If you’re looking for a Christmas sign, I love my adorable red Santa’s Bakery sign from Etsy!

Can I Prep This Turkey Cheeseball in Advance?

Yes! The cheeseball mixture will need to chill for at least an hour, but you could definitely prep it up to a day ahead of time. Just keep refrigerated!

Storing Leftovers

Place any leftovers in a Tupperware container and refrigerate, where it should stay fresh for several days. Crackers can be stored at room temp in a Ziploc Bag.

Enjoy!

We hope this Turkey Cheeseball brought a smile to your face this Thanksgiving! For more fantastic Thanksgiving recipes, be sure to check out our Adorable Turkey Cupcakes, super easy Double-Decker Thanksgiving Grazing Board, or these Cute Cornucopia Charcuterie Cups. Happy Thanksgiving, friends!

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