Description
Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball is the ultimate crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for any festive gathering. This delightful blend of creamy cheeses, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans creates a deliciously balanced bite that pairs beautifully with crackers or fresh veggies. Easy to make and visually stunning, this cheese ball is sure to steal the show at your next party.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup pecans, toasted and chopped (plus extra for coating)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese and grated cheddar until smooth.
- Fold in cranberries, pecans, green onions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce until well mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands.
- Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Before serving, roll in additional chopped pecans for a crunchy coating and serve with crackers or veggies.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Mixing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 oz (56g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 25mg