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christmas cheeseball

Christmas Cheeseball: 5 Irresistible Tips for Festive Flavor


  • Author: Julia marin
  • Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

A festive and delicious cheeseball perfect for holiday gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, mix cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
  2. Add pecans, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well.
  3. Form the mixture into a ball shape.
  4. Wrap the cheeseball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  5. Before serving, roll the cheeseball in cranberries to coat.
  6. Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks.

Notes

  • Try different nuts for variation.
  • Can be made a day ahead.
  • Serve with a variety of dips.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: No-cook
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 oz
  • Calories: 120
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 150 mg
  • Fat: 10 g
  • Saturated Fat: 5 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 3 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 5 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Keywords: christmas cheeseball