Hedgehog Cheese Ball Appetizer

This Hedgehog Cheese Ball is easy to make. When it comes to party snacks, cheese balls are always a hit.

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Mix cream cheese and seasoning together.

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Scrape the sides of the bowl to combine all ingredients.

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Scrape the cheese mixture onto a sheet of plastic wrap.

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Unwrap the hedgehog cheese ball onto a platter or serving board.

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Start pressing in the pecan halves in rows on the back of the cheese ball.

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Place the two raisins as eyeballs, and a large peppercorn as a nose.

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Christmas Gourmet PopCorn

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