Description
Create a festive North Pole Snack Board that’s perfect for holiday gatherings!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sour cream
- 1 tablespoon ranch seasoning mix
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
- 1 cup cucumber, sliced
- 1 cup baby carrots
- 1 cup celery sticks
- 1 cup sliced bell peppers (red, green, or yellow)
- 1 cup pretzel bites
- 1 cup mixed nuts
- 1 cup holiday-themed cookies (like gingerbread or sugar cookies)
- Fresh parsley or dill for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, sour cream, and ranch seasoning mix. Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly on a large serving platter or board.
- Arrange the shredded cheddar cheese on one side of the board.
- On the opposite side, create sections for the cherry tomatoes, cucumber slices, baby carrots, celery sticks, and sliced bell peppers, arranging them in a colorful pattern.
- Fill in the gaps with pretzel bites and mixed nuts.
- Place the holiday-themed cookies in a small bowl and set them on the board.
- Garnish the board with fresh parsley or dill for a festive touch.
- Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 1 hour before serving to allow flavors to meld.
Notes
- For a healthier option, substitute Greek yogurt for sour cream and use low-fat cream cheese.
- Add seasonal fruits like apple slices or pomegranate seeds for a sweet touch and extra color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: North Pole Snack Board, festive snack board, holiday appetizer