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Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
A festive and flavorful cheese ball combining creamy cheese, crunchy pecans, and tart cranberries, perfect for parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
Dairy
- 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*)
- 0.25 cup chives or green onions (chopped)
- 0.5 tsp garlic powder
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Toast pecans for 5 minutes until aromatic.
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar, ½ toasted pecans, ½ cranberries, chives, and garlic powder until combined.
- Form mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
- Combine remaining pecans, cranberries, and chives. Roll cheese ball in mixture.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, or vegetables.
Notes
For extra flavor, toast the pecans well and chill the cheese ball before serving.