Description
A delicious cheese ball made with cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a mix of pecans and cranberries, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- to taste Salt and pepper
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and shredded sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in chopped pecans, dried cranberries, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
- Once firm, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped nuts or cranberries to coat.
- Serve on a platter with crackers, sliced vegetables, or fruits.
Notes
- This cheese ball pairs wonderfully with a variety of crackers and fresh vegetables.
- Feel free to add your favorite herbs or spices to customize the flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg