Yield: 8 servings
Holiday Cheese Ball Recipe
This holiday cheese ball recipe makes an easy and delicious appetizer! It's perfect to take to holiday gatherings and Christmas parties.
Prep Time
10 minutes
Additional Time
1 hour
Total Time
1 hour 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, finely shredded
- 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/3 cup green onions, diced
- 3/4 cup dried cranberries, finely diced and divided
Instructions
- Combine cream cheese, shredded cheese, chopped pecans, green onions and 1/4 cup cranberries in a large bowl.
- Stir the cheese mixture until well combined.
- Place a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter.
- Drop the cheese ball mixture into the center of the wrap and form a ball shape.
- Place the ball in the refrigerator for at least one hour to firm up.
- Unwrap the cheeseball from the plastic.
- Roll the whole cheese ball in the remaining diced cranberries until the entire thing is covered.
- Place on a large platter and serve with your favorite crackers or sliced vegetables.
Nutrition Information:
Yield:
8Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 254Total Fat: 20gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 9gCholesterol: 44mgSodium: 190mgCarbohydrates: 16gFiber: 2gSugar: 12gProtein: 6g
All values are approximate and based on ingredients used by the recipe writer. Always calculate your own individual nutritional values for the most accurate calculation.