Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pecans, finely chopped
- ½ cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 2 tablespoons fresh chives, finely chopped
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Additional chopped nuts or cranberries for coating
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, blend softened cream cheese and sharp cheddar until smooth.
- Stir in pecans, cranberries, chives, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper until combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using your hands. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours to firm up.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped nuts or cranberries.
- Serve on a platter with an assortment of crackers, sliced vegetables, or fruits.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ounce (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 20mg