1/2cupoil-packed sun dried tomatoesdrained and chopped
1/2tspgarlic powder
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1 1/2cupsmozzarella cheesefinely shredded
9whole clovesfor eyes and mouth
4raisins3-4, for buttons
2pretzel sticksfor arms
1baby carrotfor nose
Instructions
Combine cream cheese and Gouda cheese in food processor until creamy. Remove cheese mixture from processor and place in a bowl. Stir in chives, tomatoes and garlic powder.
Shape mixture into 1 large and 1 small ball. Press on the finely shredded mozzarella, covering both balls well. Wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
Once chilled, stack the cheese balls onto each other using a toothpick or small dowel in the center to stabilize.
To make the nose, slice a baby carrot in half lengthwise. Take one half and cut it again lengthwise. Press into the head of the snowman.
Use two whole cloves for the eyes, and about 7 to create the mouth.
Press raisins sideways into the cheeseball for the buttons. You may also use whole cloves for this if preferred.
Lastly, add two pretzel sticks for the arms! Serve with sturdy crackers and veggies.
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Notes
You might want to take it out of the refrigerator an hour or so ahead of time to let it soften up a bit.
This cheese ball is made with a food processor, but you can mix everything with a wooden spoon. Using the food processor will cream the shredded cheese in with the cream cheese and combine it much better than by hand.