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christmas cheese ball

Delectable 15-minute Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe


  • Author: ushinzomr
  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 1 cheese ball (about 10 servings) 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and creamy cheese ball perfect for holiday gatherings. Easy to make and packed with flavor, it’s a crowd-pleaser.


Ingredients

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  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 2 green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries (for coating)
  • 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for coating)

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans, green onions, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper until well combined.
  2. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  3. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
  4. Roll the cheese ball in dried cranberries and parsley to coat.
  5. Serve with crackers or sliced bread.

Notes

  • For a smoother texture, use room-temperature cream cheese.
  • Substitute pecans with walnuts if preferred.
  • Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-Cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/10 of cheese ball
  • Calories: 180
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 210mg
  • Fat: 15g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 7g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: Christmas, cheese ball, holiday appetizer, party food