Cranberry Cheese Ball
Delight your guests with a classic Cranberry Cheese Ball--an old-fashioned cream cheese appetizer perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup blue cheese crumbles
- 1 Tbsp honey
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- ½ cup dried cranberries, finely chopped + a few extra for garnish
- ½ cup chopped finely pecans, divided
- 2 tablespoons finely chopped green onions, finely chopped
- Rosemary, for garnish around the cheese ball
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, and the blue cheese and mix well with a spatula until smooth.
- Add the honey, Dijon mustard, onion powder, salt and pepper, and mix well.
- Fold in the chopped dried cranberries, 1/4 cup chopped pecans, and green onions to the cheese mixture. Stir with a wooden spoon until all the ingredients are evenly incorporated.
- Form the mixture into a ball using your hands and roll the cheese ball in the remaining 1/4 cup chopped pecans to coat. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Chill and Serve: Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to let the flavors meld. Garnish with a few sprinkles of chopped cranberries on top. Serve with crackers or your favorite bread.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 209kcal, Carbohydrates: 9g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 17g, Saturated Fat: 8g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Cholesterol: 39mg, Sodium: 287mg, Potassium: 83mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 7g, Vitamin A: 473IU, Vitamin C: 0.1mg, Calcium: 143mg, Iron: 0.2mg