Description
A delightful and simple recipe for a festive cranberry pecan cheese ball that is perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese until well blended.
- Add the chopped cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to the cheese mixture.
- Mix all the ingredients until evenly distributed.
- Form the mixture into a ball shape and wrap it in plastic wrap.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans for a nice coating.
- Serve with crackers or fresh vegetables.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, consider adding a drizzle of honey on top before serving.
- This cheese ball can be made a day in advance for convenience.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball