Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball
Perfect with chips, crackers, and fresh veggies!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Chill Time 1 hour hr
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
- 8 oz. cream cheese softened
- 1 c. white sharp cheddar cheese shredded
- 1 c. dried cranberries chopped and divided
- ¼ c. chopped green onion
- ½ tsp. garlic powder
- 1 c. pecans chopped
Begin by toasting the pecans. Spread the pecans on a baking sheet and bake for 5 minutes at 375°F. Then mix the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, ½ toasted pecans, ½ dried cranberries, onions, and garlic powder until completely blended. Mix until combined and smooth, then form into a rough ball by placing in the middle of sheet of plastic wrap. Form into a ball and place in the fridge to chill.
Before serving, sprinkle the remaining pecans, drive cranberries, and 2 Tbsp. chives onto another sheet of plastic wrap. Then gently unroll the cheese ball and roll in the nut and berry mixture. Serve with chips, crackers, or fresh veggies.
Keyword Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball, Crowd Pleasing Appetizer, New Year's Eve Appetizers, Quick Easy Cheeseball