Description
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is a creamy and tangy holiday appetizer packed with festive flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/2 cups shredded sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (optional)
- Crackers, pretzels, or vegetables for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar. Beat until smooth and creamy.
- Mix in garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Stir in half of the chopped cranberries and pecans, reserving the rest for coating. Add parsley if using.
- Form the mixture into a ball, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm.
- Roll the chilled ball in the remaining cranberries, pecans, and parsley. Serve with crackers, fruit, or veggies.
Notes
- This cheese ball can be made ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator.
- Try adding different nuts or dried fruits for variation.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing and Refrigerating
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 60mg