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Holiday Cheese Ball Recipe

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.
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Prep Time: 10 minutes
Additional Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Author: Heather Painchaud
Servings: 8 servings
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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.

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Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 254kcal | Carbohydrates: 16g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 190mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 12g