Easy Pecan Cranberry Cheeseball (Perfect Holiday Appetizer!)
Delicious cranberry cheeseball with cream cheese, pecans, and cranberries! Perfect make-ahead appetizer for holiday parties or game days!
Equipment
- Large Mixing Bowl
- Standing mixer or electric mixer
- Rubber Spatula
- Plastic wrap (seran wrap)
- Shallow bowl for rolling
Ingredients
- 2 packages Philadelphia low-fat cream cheese
- 1 bunch green onions sliced
- 1 package 0.5 oz fresh chives, minced
- ½ cup crushed pecans
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- 1 cup low-fat shredded cheddar cheese
- ½ cup cooked turkey bacon crumbles optional – about 6 slices
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried onion or onion powder
To Roll:
- ¼ cup additional crushed pecans
- ¼ cup additional dried cranberries
Instructions
- Mix Everything Together. Add the cream cheese, green onions, chives, pecans, cranberries, cheddar cheese, turkey bacon, salt, pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder into a large bowl or stand mixer. Mix until well combined and creamy.
- Shape & Chill. Transfer mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap and gently form into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for 20–30 minutes so the cheese ball firms up.
- Roll in Toppings. Place remaining pecans and cranberries into a shallow bowl. Remove cheeseball from plastic wrap and roll around in the cranberry-pecan mixture, pressing slightly so everything sticks.
- Serve & Enjoy. Place your festive cranberry cheese ball on a serving platter or cheese board and let sit at room temperature for 10–15 minutes before serving. Enjoy with crackers, pretzels, sliced baguette, or veggies!
Notes
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Nutrition
Serving: 1servingCalories: 115kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 270mgPotassium: 41mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 22IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.2mg
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