Description
The ultimate festive appetizer that’s quick to prepare and full of holiday cheer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup shredded Monterey Jack or cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup diced pepperoni
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
- 3/4 cup chopped almonds
- 1/2 cup sun-dried tomatoes
- 2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley
Instructions
- Prepare your mold and ingredients: Line a Bundt pan with plastic wrap (10 minutes).
- Build the cheese foundation: Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, pepperoni, Italian seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce in a bowl and mix (10 minutes).
- Shape and chill: Scoop the mixture into the prepared pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Prepare the garnish crumb: Pulse almonds and sun-dried tomatoes in a food processor, mix with parsley (10 minutes).
- Coat the wreath: Remove the cheese ball from the mold, coat it in the crumb mixture (5–10 minutes).
- Rest & serve: Let it sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before serving (15–20 minutes).
Notes
For a no-fuss appetizer board, pair the wreath with toasted crostini and simple crackers.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg