Cranberry Cheese Ball
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Cranberry Cheese Ball
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This Cranberry Almond Bacon Cheese Ball is the perfect appetizer for the holidays. Festive colors and flavors make this a brilliant buffet centerpiece for any occasion!
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 8 ounces White Cheddar Cheese you can also use feta, goat cheese, or gorgonzola
- 1/2 cup Bacon cooked and crumbled
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries (Craisins work great!)
- 1 tablespoon cilantro finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/2 cup roasted almonds chopped
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Instructions
- Whip softened cream cheese in a medium size bowl until it is creamy with no lumps.
- Add white cheddar, bacon, cranberries, cilantro, and Worcestershire sauce and blend everything together.
- Spoon mixture out onto a large piece of plastic wrap on the counter. Bring corners together and form mixture into a large ball. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for at least 3 hours until cheese ball becomes firm.
- Once the cheese ball has set up in the fridge, roll it in the chopped almonds until thoroughly coated.
- Serve with sliced baguette bread or your favorite crackers.
Notes
- This Cheese Ball will need to refrigerate for at least 3 hours. Plan accordingly!
- If you are worried about a time crunch the day of serving, you can make this cheese ball up to a week before serving. Just make sure it it tightly wrapped and refrigerated.
- The ingredients in this recipe can easily be swapped out. See notes above for variations.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
404kcal
(20%)
Carbohydrates
17g
(6%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
32g
(49%)
Saturated Fat
14g
(70%)
Cholesterol
71mg
(24%)
Sodium
372mg
(16%)
Potassium
221mg
(6%)
Fiber
3g
(12%)
Sugar
11g
(22%)
Vitamin A
789IU
(16%)
Vitamin C
1mg
(1%)
Calcium
273mg
(27%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 404 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 404kcal | 20% |
| Carbohydrates | 17g | 6% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 32g | 49% |
| Saturated Fat | 14g | 70% |
| Cholesterol | 71mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 372mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 221mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 11g | 22% |
| Vitamin A | 789IU | 16% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 273mg | 27% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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