Cheesy Santa
Bring holiday cheer to your table with the whimsical and delicious "Cheesy Santa," a festive appetizer that's as fun to make as it is to eat! This no-cook recipe transforms a creamy blend of cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and cheddar into an edible work of art, shaped like everyone's favorite jolly character. Topped with vibrant red bell pepper strips, cherry tomatoes, and black olives for Santa's hat and face, and accented with fresh parsley for his fluffy beard, this appetizer is a show-stopper perfect for Christmas parties. Served with an assortment of crunchy crackers, it’s an irresistible crowd-pleaser that combines creamy textures with seasonal flair. Ready in just 25 minutes, the Cheesy Santa is the ultimate festive centerpiece that’s both tasty and Instagram-worthy!
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Ingredients
- 250 grams Cream cheese
- 100 grams Shredded mozzarella cheese
- 100 grams Cheddar cheese
- 12 Cherry tomatoes
- 4 Black olives
- 0.5 Red bell pepper
- 20 Crackers
- 1 bunch Fresh parsley
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Garlic powder
Directions
Step 1
In a large bowl, mix the cream cheese, shredded mozzarella, and cheddar cheese until well combined.
Step 2
Add the salt and garlic powder to the cheese mixture and stir to season the base.
Step 3
Divide the mixture into two portions: one larger for Santa’s face and one smaller for his hat.
Step 4
On a large serving platter, shape the larger portion into an oval shape to form Santa’s face.
Step 5
With the smaller portion, form Santa’s hat above the oval shape, leaving space to add the decorative red parts.
Step 6
Cut the red bell pepper into curved shapes to form strips for Santa’s hat and place them onto the upper portion of the cheese spread.
Step 7
Halve the cherry tomatoes and use them to decorate the fur edge of Santa's hat and a pom-pom at the tip.
Step 8
Slice two black olives into thin rounds for Santa’s eyes and place them on the face area.
Step 9
Cut a slice of cherry tomato or use a small cube of red bell pepper for Santa’s nose.
Step 10
Trim fresh parsley leaves and arrange them underneath the face as Santa’s beard and around the platter for garnish.
Step 11
Serve with a variety of crackers around the platter for dipping and enjoy the festive creation!
Nutrition Facts
| Serving size | (3499.8g) |
|---|
| Amount per serving | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Calories | 5608.7 |
| Total Fat 354.1g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 123.5g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat 85.7g | |
| Cholesterol 394.6mg | 0% |
| Sodium 11239.3mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrate 505.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 47.2g | 0% |
| Total Sugars 108.0g | |
| Protein 120.8g | 0% |
| Vitamin D 0IU | 0% |
| Calcium 2813.9mg | 0% |
| Iron 67.6mg | 0% |
| Potassium 6197.1mg | 0% |
Source of Calories