Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 packages of cream cheese, butter, and milk. Beat with a handheld mixer until smooth.
2. Add the shredded cheese and beat until well combined. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and chill in the refrigerator for at least 24 hours.
3. Transfer the cold cheese mixture onto a piece of waxed paper.   
4. Form the cheese ball into a headlike shape.
5. Place 3 strips of waxed paper at diagonals around the edges of a serving platter, leaving a space in the center. Place the cheese ball in the center of the platter on top of the edges of the waxed paper.
6. Using a spatula, spread the whipped cream cheese over the cheese ball.
7. In a small bowl, mix together a few drops of green food coloring and 1 tablespoon of water.
8. With a pastry brush, paint the tortilla chips with the food coloring until they are the desired color. Set the chips aside to dry.
9. Once the chips are dry, press into the sides of the cheese ball to form ears.
10. Skewer the pepperoncini with a toothpick and attach it to the center of the head to form the nose.
11. Press the pimiento-stuffed olives into the head to form eyes.
12. Use the 2 red bell pepper strips to make eyebrows formed into an upside down “V” shape.
13. Insert small pepper triangles into the holes of the pitted green olives. Press the olives into the bottom of the head to form the goblin toes.
14. Press the carrot sticks into the goblin head to form teeth. Leave them sticking out of the mouth.
15. Hold the head onto the platter with a spatula and gently pull away the waxed paper.
16. Finally, press the shredded red cabbage into the top of the head to resemble hair.
17. Serve the cheese ball goblin with crackers and assorted vegetables.