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Turkey Cheese Ball

#Turkey Cheese Ball: A Festive Appetizer

This creamy turkey cheese ball is perfect for holidays or parties. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it's sure to be a crowd-pleaser.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 8 ounces Cream Cheese softened
  • 1 cup Cooked Turkey shredded or chopped
  • 1/4 cup Mayonnaise
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Celery
  • 1/4 cup Finely Chopped Onion
  • 1 tablespoon Worcestershire Sauce
  • 1 teaspoon Dried Thyme
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • to Salt taste
  • to Black Pepper taste
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts optional
  • 1/4 cup Chopped Fresh Parsley optional
  • Crackers, Vegetables, or Bread for serving

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Plastic Wrap
  • Serving Platter

Method
 

Instructions
  1. In a medium bowl, combine softened cream cheese, shredded turkey, mayonnaise, celery, onion, Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and garlic powder.
  2. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.
  3. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  4. Gently stir in pecans or walnuts and parsley, if using.
  5. Shape the mixture into a ball. Use your hands or plastic wrap to create a smooth, uniform shape.
  6. Wrap the cheese ball tightly in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or preferably overnight, to allow the flavors to meld and the cheese ball to firm up.
  7. Serve chilled with crackers, vegetables (such as carrot sticks and celery sticks), or bread.

Notes

For a festive touch, roll the cheese ball in chopped pecans or finely shredded cheese before refrigerating. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.