Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball

Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball for Holiday Gatherings

Ingredients:

  • 8 Ounces Cream Cheese
  • 1 Cup White Sharp Cheddar Cheese Shredded
  • 1 Cup Dried Cranberries Chopped and Divided
  • 1 Cup Fisher’s Nuts Pecans Chopped and Toasted Optional
  • 1/4 Cup Chives or Green Onions Chopped
  • ½ Tsp Garlic Powder

Instructions:

  • To Toast Pecans: Pre-Heat Oven to 375F. Place Chopped Pecans on A Baking Tray and Bake for 5 Minutes or Until Aromatic. Remove from Oven and Set Aside.
  •  In A Large Bowl, Beat Cream Cheese, Cheddar Cheese, ½ Toasted Pecans, ½ Cup Dried Cranberries, Chive or Green Onion, and Garlic Powder Until Well Combined.
  • Place Mixture in the Center of A Piece of Plastic Wrap or Parchment Paper and Cover Completely with Wrap While Forming It Into A Ball Shape. Place in Fridge Until Ready to Serve.
  • Just Before Serving, Combine Remaining ½ Cup Pecans, ½ Dried Cranberries, and 2 Tablespoon Chives on A Flat Surface or Cutting Board. Unwrap The Ball and Roll in Cranberry-Pecan Mixture.
  • Serve with Crackers, Pita Chips, Pretzels, Carrots or Celery.