{"id":291549,"date":"2018-01-01T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-09-22T00:47:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/origin-www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/turkey-cheese-ball\/"},"modified":"2024-12-02T16:01:14","modified_gmt":"2024-12-02T22:01:14","slug":"turkey-cheese-ball","status":"publish","type":"recipe","link":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/turkey-cheese-ball\/","title":{"rendered":"Turkey Cheese Ball"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Keep everyone happy while dinner cooks\u2014set out a turkey cheese ball with extra crackers. Decorated to look like a tom turkey, this bird fits right in with the rest of your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easy-thanksgiving-appetizers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/easy-thanksgiving-appetizers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Thanksgiving appetizers<\/a> and decor.<\/p>\n<p>The cheese ball itself is made with cream cheese, cheddar and smoked turkey. Ingredients like crackers, cream cheese and nuts transform the ball into a colorful turkey, complete with large, edible tail feathers. This Thanksgiving cheese ball is an especially fun appetizer to make with kids, to bring them into the holiday kitchen.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Turkey Cheese Ball Ingredients<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Cream cheese:<\/strong> Use reduced-fat or regular cream cheese. Most goes into the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/top-10-cheese-balls\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/top-10-cheese-balls\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">cheese ball<\/a> but some is used to &#8220;frost&#8221; the crackers to look like feathers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Smoked turkey:<\/strong> Finely chop <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/smoked-turkey\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/recipes\/smoked-turkey\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">smoked turkey<\/a>, either homemade or purchased from the deli. Other deli turkey flavors like black pepper or maple are also delicious in this Thanksgiving cheese ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Cheddar cheese:<\/strong> Shredded cheddar brings the cheese ball together. Pick up mild, sharp or extra sharp\u2014whichever level of cheddar flavor you prefer.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Onion:<\/strong> Just a tablespoon of diced onion gives the cheese ball a savory zing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Crackers:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need party crackers to serve with the cheese ball <em>and <\/em>seven large, long crackers to decorate to look like feathers.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Red pepper:<\/strong> Slice a wedge and a strip of red bell pepper to serve as the turkey&#8217;s head and waddle.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Summer squash:<\/strong> To create the turkey&#8217;s beak, slice a tiny triangle from the squash. You could also use a yellow bell pepper or apple for this.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Pecans:<\/strong> Pick up pecan halves and use them to create rows of short feathers over the body of the turkey cheese ball.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Food coloring:<\/strong> You&#8217;ll need yellow, orange and brown food coloring gels or pastes. They&#8217;re blended into a little cream cheese and used to decorate the tail feathers.<\/li>\n<li><strong style=\"color: #333f48;\">Milk:<\/strong> Use 2% or whatever&#8217;s already in the fridge. You only need two tablespoons to thin out the cream cheese icing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>Directions<\/h2>\n<h3>Step 1: Form the cheese ball<\/h3>\n<p>In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, finely chopped turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients together.<\/p>\n<p>Lightly grease your hands, then shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap the ball and refrigerate it for an hour or until it&#8217;s firm.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> Refrigerate the cheese ball overnight to help the savory flavors emerge.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 2: Make the cream cheese &#8220;icing&#8221;<\/h3>\n<p>Beat softened cream cheese with a splash of milk until smooth. Then, divide the mixture among four small bowls. Add food coloring to three of the bowls: one brown, one orange and one light orange (use yellow and orange food coloring together to create this color.) The fourth bowl should remain white.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> If the cream cheese isn&#8217;t softened enough, it can become lumpy when blended. Here&#8217;s how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-cream-cheese\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-soften-cream-cheese\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">soften cream cheese<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 3: Transfer to piping bags<\/h3>\n<p>Transfer each of the four cream cheese colors into a separate pastry bag fitted with a small round tip. If you don&#8217;t have a pastry bag and tips, spoon each cream cheese mixture into a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-frost-cupcakes-with-a-ziploc-bag\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/article\/how-to-frost-cupcakes-with-a-ziploc-bag\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">resealable plastic bag.<\/a> Snip a tiny bit off one corner on each bag to create a small opening.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 4: Decorate the crackers<\/h3>\n<p>Use the cream cheese piping bags to decorate large crackers to look like tail feathers. Pipe a vertical line of brown down the top half of the cracker, then pipe alternating sets of orange and light orange lines on either side of the center line. Finish the top of each feather with a row of short white lines. Leave the bottom half of the crackers undecorated\u2014this end will go into the cheese ball.<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor&#8217;s Tip:<\/em> Look for large, long crackers to create the turkey tail feathers, such as sourdough flatbread crackers or <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Wasa-Flatbread-Crackers-Rosemary-Saturated\/dp\/B07PYDRYWP\/\" data-name=\"www.amazon.com\/Wasa-Flatbread-Crackers-Rosemary-Saturated\/dp\/B07PYDRYWP\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Wasa Thins<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3>Step 5: Assemble the turkey cheese ball<\/h3>\n<p>Right before serving, move the chilled cheese ball to a platter and decorate:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Take a red bell pepper and slice two pieces: a thick wedge with a curved end and a thin strip.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the thick wedge of bell pepper, with the curved end at the top, into the front of the cheese ball\u2014this is the turkey head.<\/li>\n<li>Tuck the thin strip of bell pepper next to the head to create the waddle.<\/li>\n<li>Cut a triangle from a yellow summer squash for the beak. Attach it to the turkey head with a dab of cream cheese.<\/li>\n<li>Use dots of brown and white cream cheese icing to make eyes.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the pecan halves into the cheese ball behind the turkey head in arcs, like rows of feathers.<\/li>\n<li>Insert the decorated crackers into the back of the cheese ball, fanned out to look like turkey tail feathers. Be careful when inserting them so they don&#8217;t break.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Step 6: Serve<\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2010414\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Turkey-Cheese-Ball_FT23_38181_JR_1006_2-e1719650411622.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"A festive cheese ball appetizer shaped like a turkey with pecans adorning the body, crackers as tail feathers, and a red bell pepper slice for the wattle, displayed on a dark green plate. In the background, there are crackers on a separate plate and a white pumpkin.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Serve the turkey cheese ball with small crackers scattered around the base, or arrange the crackers on a separate serving plate.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\">Recipe Variations<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Use another type of cheese:<\/strong> In place of cheddar, other shredded cheeses to use are pepper jack, Colby, Swiss and Gouda.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Season more heavily:<\/strong> When mixing the cheese ball ingredients, add extra seasoning: black pepper, ranch dressing mix, red pepper flakes, Italian spices or a dab of horseradish. (The Worcestershire sauce should be omitted if it doesn&#8217;t pair well with the added seasoning.)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Give the turkey googly eyes:<\/strong> This is especially fun when making a turkey cheese ball with kids! Pick up candy eyes and attach them with a dab of cream cheese icing.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Make a plain cheese ball:<\/strong> If you want to make this cheese ball at other times of the year, omit the turkey decor. Serve the ball as is or rolled in chopped pecans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2>How to Store a Turkey Cheese Ball<\/h2>\n<p>Store cheese ball leftovers on the platter loosely covered in plastic wrap, or transfer it to an airtight <a href=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-food-storage-containers\/\" data-name=\"www.tasteofhome.com\/collection\/best-food-storage-containers\/\" data-module=\"content engagement\" data-position=\"embedded links\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">food storage container<\/a>. Store in the fridge for three to four days. Note that the crackers will become mushy if stored with the cheese.<\/p>\n<h2>Can you make a turkey cheese ball ahead of time?<\/h2>\n<p>It&#8217;s best to wait to assemble the cheese ball the day you plan to serve it, but you can prep some of the components ahead of time. Shape and chill the cheese ball, then keep it covered in the fridge for up to two days. You can also slice the bell pepper and squash shapes and keep them in a covered dish in the fridge. Just wait until the day you want to serve the cheese ball to make the softened cream cheese icing and decorate the crackers.<\/p>\n<h2>Turkey Cheese Ball Tips<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-large wp-image-2010417\" src=\"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Turkey-Cheese-Ball_FT23_38181_JR_1006_5-e1719650454503.jpg?fit=700%2C467\" alt=\"A cheese ball appetizer styled as a turkey sits on a green plate. The turkey's body is a round cheese ball, its feathers are colored crackers, and its wings are pecans. A red pepper forms the turkey's head and beak.\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" data-recalc-dims=\"1\" \/><span class=\"credits-overlay\"><span class=\"image-credit noskim\">Taste Recipes<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<h3>What&#8217;s a good cracker for a cheese ball?<\/h3>\n<p>Sturdy crackers are a must for your turkey cheese ball. They need to be strong enough to use as a scoop or to hold up when spread with the cheese mixture. Try hearty crackers like Triscuits, Ritz crackers or Wasa Crispbreads.<\/p>\n<h3>What else can you serve with a turkey cheese ball?<\/h3>\n<p>This Thanksgiving cheese ball is delicious served with pita chips or slices of a mini baguette or mini French bread. You can also check the bread aisle for cocktail breads, which are small, square loaves of crustless bread. Other foods to serve with the cheese ball include raw veggies and wedges of fresh apples.<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This turkey cheese ball will become a Thanksgiving tradition. 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It's savory, creamy and downright charming!","recipeIngredient":["2 packages (8 ounces each) reduced-fat cream cheese","6 ounces deli smoked turkey, finely chopped","1 cup shredded cheddar cheese","1 tablespoon finely chopped onion","1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce","1\/2 teaspoon garlic powder","DECORATIONS:","9 ounces cream cheese, softened","2 tablespoons 2% milk","Brown, orange and yellow paste food coloring","7 large cracker","1 large sweet red pepper","1 small yellow summer squash","1 cup pecan halves","Assorted crackers"],"recipeInstructions":[{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Form the cheese ball","text":"In a small bowl, combine the cream cheese, finely chopped turkey, shredded cheddar cheese, diced onion, Worcestershire sauce and garlic powder. Use a hand mixer to blend the ingredients together. Lightly grease your hands, then shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Wrap the ball and refrigerate it for an hour or until it's firm. Editor's Tip: Refrigerate the cheese ball overnight to help the savory flavors emerge."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Make the cream cheese \"icing\"","text":"Beat softened cream cheese with a splash of milk until smooth. Then, divide the mixture among four small bowls. Add food coloring to three of the bowls: one brown, one orange and one light orange (use yellow and orange food coloring together to create this color.) The fourth bowl should remain white. Editor's Tip: If the cream cheese isn't softened enough, it can become lumpy when blended. Here's how to soften cream cheese."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Transfer to piping bags","text":"Transfer each of the four cream cheese colors into a separate pastry bag fitted with a small round tip. If you don't have a pastry bag and tips, spoon each cream cheese mixture into a resealable plastic bag. Snip a tiny bit off one corner on each bag to create a small opening."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Decorate the crackers","text":"Use the cream cheese piping bags to decorate large crackers to look like tail feathers. Pipe a vertical line of brown down the top half of the cracker, then pipe alternating sets of orange and light orange lines on either side of the center line. Finish the top of each feather with a row of short white lines. Leave the bottom half of the crackers undecorated\u2014this end will go into the cheese ball. Editor's Tip: Look for large, long crackers to create the turkey tail feathers, such as sourdough flatbread crackers or Wasa Thins."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Assemble the turkey cheese ball","text":"Right before serving, move the chilled cheese ball to a platter and decorate: Take a red bell pepper and slice two pieces: a thick wedge with a curved end and a thin strip. Insert the thick wedge of bell pepper, with the curved end at the top, into the front of the cheese ball\u2014this is the turkey head. Tuck the thin strip of bell pepper next to the head to create the waddle. Cut a triangle from a yellow summer squash for the beak. Attach it to the turkey head with a dab of cream cheese. Use dots of brown and white cream cheese icing to make eyes. Insert the pecan halves into the cheese ball behind the turkey head in arcs, like rows of feathers. Insert the decorated crackers into the back of the cheese ball, fanned out to look like turkey tail feathers. Be careful when inserting them so they don't break."},{"@type":"HowToStep","name":"Serve","text":"Serve the turkey cheese ball with small crackers scattered around the base, or arrange the crackers on a separate serving plate.","image":"https:\/\/www.tasteofhome.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/Turkey-Cheese-Ball_FT23_38181_JR_1006_2-e1719650411622.jpg?resize=700,467"}],"recipeYield":"1 cheese ball (3 cups)","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Nancy Mock"}],"nutrition":{"@type":"NutritionInformation","calories":" 74 calories","fatContent":"6g fat (4g saturated fat)","cholesterolContent":"21mg cholesterol","sodiumContent":"171mg sodium","carbohydrateContent":"1g carbohydrate (1g sugars","fiberContent":"0 fiber)","proteinContent":"5g protein."},"aggregateRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"AggregateRating","ratingValue":4.64,"reviewCount":25,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5},"review":[{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2013-11-29","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"parw455"},"reviewBody":"Made this cheese ball for Thanksgiving and it was awesome!  I had read to let it sit over night and I'm SOOO glad I did.  It tastes completely different!!  The flavors really come out and it tastes much more savory.  Loved how easy it was to make!  I didn't add the smoked turkey and had a little less Worchestershire and was perfect for me.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-11-10","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"gossmarian"},"reviewBody":"very fun to make with kids! We do a cheeseball every year anyway, so this was fun twist on an old tradition for us. You can really use any cheese ball recipe you have and decorate as shown. the only thing was it was hard to find those big oval crackers. I did eventually find them in our supermarket's gourmet section.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2010-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Mary K T"},"reviewBody":"This was so cute as an appetizer.  Just a note to anyone making it.  Attach the feathers to the cheeseball at the very last minute before serving.  Otherwise, they do get soggy.  I would definately make this again.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-10-15","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"Apple26"},"reviewBody":"This was a huge hit!  It is fun and easy to make and tastes wonderful!  It has become a family tradition.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"stephjamie2008"},"reviewBody":"This was so easy to make as so delicious","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-19","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"osubalogh"},"reviewBody":"I made this and nobody wanted to eat it because it was so cute.  Eventually it was eaten but only after everybody took pictures of it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-24","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"kizzthecook"},"reviewBody":"I made this last year for Christmas and it was a hit. I dont think anybody wanted to eat it just look at it. I didnt use the bell pepper for the neck and head. I molded cream cheese into the shape of a neck and head and then colored more cream cheese and used my cake decorating tips to decorate it.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-11-30","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lorajean18"},"reviewBody":"I skipped a few steps so my niece (5-year-old) could help with dinner. I gave her icing pens for the crackers and we bought store-made cheese balls to save time and to stay out of Mom's kitchen! She was so proud, she stood guard and wouldn't let anyone touch it!","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":4,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-02","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"wildflowerbyheart"},"reviewBody":"Although it took a couple hours to actually make, it was well worth it! It was the centerpiece for our Thanksgiving dinner! For the actual cheese ball: I used real cream cheese (not reduced fat) and sharp cheddar, omitted the deli smoked turkey & onions, and added only 2 tsp Worcestershire, 2 tsp lemon juice, and 1\/2 pkg of Ranch DRESSING mix (not the dip. only use half or it will be too salty). For the \"feathers\" I didn't need to add milk, I just softened in microwave for about 20 secs. before adding food coloring. My colors weren't as dark as ones in photo, more pastel. But it still looked fabulous! Luckily, I found the Townhouse Bistro Crackers after searching at 3 different groceries stores (Gerbes is where I found it). I had so much fun making this... it was definitely a hit! I served with Holiday Ritz Crackers shaped like snowflakes. And I surrounded the turkey with yellow, orange, and green leaves made out of cream cheese & powdered sugar in a press. It turned out beautiful! Wish there was somewhere to upload a photo! :)","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2009-12-13","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"justhair"},"reviewBody":"Everybody loved this for it's looks and it's taste and it was easy to make. Use your imagination. We used  a row of large pretzels , with a row of small pretzels in place of the pecans and we cut a piece of yellow pepper for the beak in place of the squash. 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I added Armour Dried Beef chopped up into the cheese ball and it was great.","reviewRating":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Rating","ratingValue":5,"worstRating":1,"bestRating":5}},{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Review","datePublished":"2011-07-31","author":{"@context":"http:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"Person","name":"lorettasylvia"},"reviewBody":"Geez. . . I can't wait to make this for Thanksgiving with our grand kids.  They love crafts and will absolutely love to make this turkey to share with everyone.I have to say 'Thanks so much' to all of you for the recipes you have tested and given to the rest of us.You have made my life a heck of a lot easier.  I receive nice compliments and tell everyone where I found my recipes \"Taste Recipes.'  Thanks again for making my cooking fun and creative too.  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