Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Preparation Steps
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese until smooth. Incorporate 1½ cups of shredded cheddar cheese, 1 teaspoon of garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of onion powder, and 1 tablespoon of Worcestershire sauce until combined.
- Using a 1-inch cookie scoop, portion the cheese mixture and roll each into a ball, makes about 20 balls. Place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Roll each cheese ball in the remaining shredded cheese until fully coated.
- Slice a carrot into thin rounds to create 'feet' for each cheese ball, plus smaller quartered pieces for their beaks.
- Insert two black peppercorns into each cheese ball for eyes. Position two carrot slices at the base for feet and use a quarter slice for the beak.
- Serve the assembled cheese balls on a platter lined with crackers or refrigerate until serving.
Nutrition
Notes
Best enjoyed within a few hours of preparation for maximum freshness and crispiness.
