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A creamy cheese ball packed with cranberries and cheddar, rolled in crunchy pecans for a festive no-bake appetizer.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, sliced
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tbsp honey (optional)
  • 1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped (for coating)
  • 1 tbsp parsley, chopped (optional)

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Mix cream cheese, cheddar, cranberries, green onions, garlic powder, pepper, and honey until smooth.
  2. Shape mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Combine pecans, cranberries, and parsley on a plate.
  4. Roll chilled cheese ball in coating mixture, pressing gently to adhere.
  5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 10mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill well before coating for best shape. Serve with crackers or fruit.

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