While the real bird is roasting, you can present your guests with this tasty Thanksgiving turkey. It also makes for a fun centerpiece. -Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 45m
Yield 1 cheese ball (3 cups).
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- In a small bowl, beat the first six ingredients until combined. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. , In another small bowl, beat cream cheese and milk until smooth. Divide among four small bowls. With food coloring, tint one bowl brown, one dark orange and one light orange (using yellow and orange); leave one bowl plain. , Transfer each mixture to a heavy-duty resealable plastic bag; cut a small hole in a corner of each bag. , For turkey tail feathers, decorate the top halves of large oval crackers with tinted cream cheese. , Using the red pepper, form the turkey head, neck and wattle. For beak, cut a small triangle from summer squash; attach with cream cheese. Add eyes, using brown and plain cream cheese. Insert pecan halves and decorated crackers into cheese ball. Serve with assorted crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 72 calories, Fat 5g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 168mg sodium, Carbohydrate 1g carbohydrate (1g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Rastgo Farman
[email protected]This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can make it ahead of time.
MD Nural islam
[email protected]I've made this cheese ball several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect balance of flavors and textures.
borsha rana
[email protected]This cheese ball is a great way to use up leftover turkey. It's also a great make-ahead appetizer.
TaLeah LleweLlyn
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of turkey, but I loved this cheese ball. It was so creamy and flavorful.
Sultani Ghani
[email protected]This turkey cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any occasion. It's easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Petunia Nzama
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper. I will definitely be making it again and again.
Md Abbus
[email protected]I've never been a fan of cheese balls, but this one changed my mind. It's so good!
Yolanda Ibarra
[email protected]This cheese ball is always a hit at my parties. It's so creamy and flavorful.
Linda Flores
[email protected]I love how easy this recipe is. I can throw it together in no time.
Rochelle skipper
[email protected]This was my first time making a cheese ball and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly and it was perfect.
S T Saidy
[email protected]Yum!
Gaming Zihad
[email protected]I've made this turkey cheese ball several times and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.
Ridoy King
[email protected]This turkey cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it. I will definitely be making it again.