Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This 5 ingredient appetizer can be shaped into a cheese ball or cheese log.
Yields 16 servings
Ingredients
- 16 oz brick cream cheese, cold (two 8oz packages)
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped (for better flavor and distribution)
- ½ cup green onions, sliced (about 3-4 green onions)
- 4 oz shredded white cheddar cheese, (approx. 1 cup)
Coating:
- ⅓ cup pecans, chopped
- ⅓ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- ⅓ cup green onions, sliced (or chopped parsley)
Instructions
- Using a stand mixer with the paddle attachment, beat the cream cheese with the dried cranberries and green onions. Add the shredded white cheddar cheese and mix until incorporated.
- Scrape mixture out onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Use the plastic wrap to shape the cream cheese mixture into a ball or log.
- Combine coating ingredients onto a large plate. Roll the ball into the coating ingredients until covered completely. Serve immediately with crackers or refrigerate several hours to overnight for more flavor. Store in the refrigerator.
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Notes
- Chopping the cranberries distributes them better and releases more flavor in the cheese ball. I highly recommend it.
- Toast the nuts for more flavor. Allow nuts to cool before chopping them up.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 serving | Calories: 185kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 137mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 11g