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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Easy Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball Recipe

4.67 from 3 votes
Author: Laurie Fleming
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Servings: 8 Servings

Description

Easy Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball—creamy, tangy, and crunchy, ready in minutes for a festive holiday appetizer or party snack.

Ingredients 

  • 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1 cup cranberries, diced
  • 1 cup nuts, pecans or walnuts, chopped (toasted optional)
  • 1/4 cup fresh chives or parsley, diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the 8 ounces cream cheese, 1 cup cheddar cheese, and diced 1 cup cranberries. Mix until evenly blended.
  • Gently fold in the chopped 1 cup nuts, 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder, and 1/4 cup fresh chives or parsley, diced.
  • Place the mixture onto a piece of plastic wrap and shape it into a ball using your hands.
  • Refrigerate the cheese ball until ready to serve.
  • Just before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans, walnuts, or fresh herbs if desired.
  • Transfer to a serving plate, slice or scoop with crackers, and enjoy!

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spoon

Nutrition

Serving: 1ServingCalories: 271kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 8gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 184mgPotassium: 172mgFiber: 2gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 587IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 142mgIron: 1mg