Effortless Turkey Cheeseball (Printable Version)
# What You'll Need:
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12 oz softened cream cheese.
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Half a cup of sour cream.
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1.5 cups of shredded cheddar.
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1 small cheddar block, cut.
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3 tbsp ranch seasoning.
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Half tsp crushed red pepper.
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Half tsp garlic powder.
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8 slices of crispy bacon, crumbled.
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1 big pretzel rod.
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3 or more large pretzel twists.
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At least 5 mini pretzel pieces.
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2 edible candy eyes.
# Preparation Steps:
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Mix softened cream cheese with sour cream. Stir in the spices. Toss in cheddar and 1/3 cup of the bacon. Save about 3 tbsp of this mixture for later.
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Roll a larger ball for the body and a smaller one for the head. Cover both in plastic wrap. Let them chill for at least 4 hours or overnight.
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Push the pretzel rod into the large ball, then attach the small ball on top. Add cheddar as a beak and stick on candy eyes. Use pretzel twists for the tail and place mini pretzels near the front. Sprinkle with leftover bits of bacon.
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Keep the whole thing cold. Pair with crackers when serving.
# Additional Tips:
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Store in the fridge for up to 3 days after it's fully made.
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You can freeze the basic cheese mix but not after decorating.
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Stick with ranch seasoning powder, not the dip mix.
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It's best to finish assembling on the day you're serving it.