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Christmas Cheese Ball

This Christmas Cheese Ball showcases the traditional Christmas colors all wrapped up in one incredibly delicious cheese ball that's guaranteed to be a hit! 

Prep Time
15 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 368 kcal
Course: Appetizer , Snacks
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 8 ounces cream cheese , softened at room temperature
  • 1/2 cup shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 4 strips thick-cut bacon , cooked and crumbled
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • 3 tablespoons Chopped Pecans
  • 3 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
  • For the outer layer:
  • 2 green onions , sliced
  • 2 tablespoons Chopped Pecans
  • 2 tablespoons chopped dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons crumbled bacon
  • crackers of choice for serving

Instructions

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  1. Place all the ingredients in a bowl and stir or knead together until thoroughly combined. Form the mass into a ball or log (whichever shape desired) and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least one hour or up to 2 days.
  2. Toss the outer layer ingredients together to combine and spread them out on a plate. Roll the cheese ball in them to evenly coat the surface. Serve immediately or wrap in plastic wrap and store in the fridge until ready to use. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition Information

Calories 368kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 14g (5%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 34g (52%) Saturated Fat 14g (70%) Cholesterol 75mg (25%) Sodium 489mg (20%) Potassium 180mg (5%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 10g (20%) Vitamin A 734IU (15%) Vitamin C 2mg (2%) Calcium 146mg (15%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 368

% Daily Value*

Calories 368kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 14g 5%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 34g 52%
Saturated Fat 14g 70%
Cholesterol 75mg 25%
Sodium 489mg 20%
Potassium 180mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 10g 20%
Vitamin A 734IU 15%
Vitamin C 2mg 2%
Calcium 146mg 15%
Iron 1mg 6%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.