Center Piece Cheese Mix 🧀
Description:
This Center Piece Cheese Mix is an absolute delight! It’s remarkably simple to prepare, yet the flavors are incredibly satisfying. One of the best parts? You can customize the shape of the mixture to suit any occasion, whether it’s orange peppers for Halloween or red and green for Christmas. Let your creativity run wild! This recipe is also easily scalable, so feel free to double or even triple the ingredients to feed a larger crowd.
- Cook Time: Not Applicable
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 5
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 274.9
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15.8g
- Cholesterol: 78.7mg
- Sodium: 472.1mg
- Carbohydrates: 3.8g
- Fiber: 0.4g
- Sugar: 1.4g
- Protein: 9.6g
Keywords: Very Low Carbs, < 15 Mins, No Cook, Easy
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 250g | Cream cheese |
| 1 | Cheddar cheese |
| 1/2 | Dill pickle |
| 1/2 | Red onion |
| – | Bell pepper |
Instructions:
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Mix cheeses together: In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and cheddar cheese. Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, blend the cheeses until smooth and well combined.
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Add pickles and onion: Finely chop the dill pickle and red onion. Add them to the cheese mixture and stir until evenly distributed.
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Shape into ring or ball: Depending on your preference, shape the cheese mixture into either a ring or a ball. This is where you can get creative! If you’re making this for a specific occasion, consider shaping it accordingly. For example, for Halloween, you might want to form it into a pumpkin shape using orange peppers, or for Christmas, you could shape it into a wreath using red and green peppers.
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Press peppers into cheese: If you’re using bell peppers to decorate, gently press them into the cheese mixture. This will help them adhere and create a visually stunning presentation.
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Chill: Once decorated, cover the cheese mixture and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes to allow it to firm up and the flavors to meld together.
This Center Piece Cheese Mix is perfect for entertaining guests or simply enjoying as a delicious snack. Serve it alongside your favorite crackers, breadsticks, or fresh vegetables for dipping. Get ready to impress your friends and family with this easy yet elegant dish! 🎉🧀
