Cranberry Pecan Holiday Cheese Ball: Festive, Creamy, and Crowd-Pleasing
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8-10 1x
Ingredients
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8 oz cream cheese, softened
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1 cup shredded sharp cheddar
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1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
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3/4 cup pecans, chopped
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1/4 cup additional cranberries for coating
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1/4 cup chopped green onions (optional)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1/2 tsp onion powder
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Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
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Mix cream cheese and cheddar until smooth.
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Stir in cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
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Shape into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour.
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Roll in chopped pecans and cranberries.
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Garnish and serve with crackers, crostini, or veggies.
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 18g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Protein: 5g