🦃 Make-Ahead Turkey Cheese Balls – No-Stress Thanksgiving Appetizer [Perfect for Busy Hosts!]

Ingredients

• • 16 ⅞ oz cream cheese, softened
• • ⅞ cup mayonnaise
• • 1 ⅞ cups finely chopped deli turkey
• • ⅞ cup finely crushed pretzels
• • ⅞ cup finely chopped celery
• • ⅞ cup finely chopped carrots
• • ⅞ cup finely chopped green onions
• • ⅞ cup finely chopped bell peppers
• • ⅞ cup finely chopped olives (optional)
• • ⅞ cup finely chopped pickles (optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, mayonnaise, and chopped turkey. Mix until smooth and well combined.

2. 2

   Roll the mixture into 1-inch balls using a small cookie scoop or spoon. Chill in refrigerator for 30 minutes to firm up.

3. 3

   Roll each chilled ball in crushed pretzels until fully coated. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

4. 4

   Using a toothpick, insert small pieces of celery, carrot, green onion, bell pepper, and/or olives around the base of each ball to create "feathers."

5. 5

   Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Serve chilled on a festive platter.