Cranberry Cheese Ball
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5
Cranberry Cheese Ball
Description
This Cranberry Cheese Ball blends softened cream cheese whipped to smoothness with shredded white cheddar, crumbled cooked bacon, dried cranberries, finely chopped cilantro, and Worcestershire sauce. The mixture is shaped into a ball, then refrigerated for at least three hours to firm up. Once chilled, it is rolled in chopped roasted almonds, giving a crunchy exterior contrast to the creamy inside. The combination of tangy cream cheese, sharp cheddar, smoky bacon, sweet tart cranberries, and fresh cilantro creates a complex flavor profile balanced by the nutty coating.
Serve sliced baguette or crackers alongside this cheese ball for spreading or dipping. It can be made ahead and stored tightly wrapped in the refrigerator, allowing the flavors to meld further.
The recipe allows for substitutions among cheese types and variations in ingredients to suit different preferences, making it adaptable to various palates.
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 almond chopped, roasted
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
- Refrigerate the cheese ball for at least 3 hours to allow it to set before serving.
- It can be prepared up to a week in advance if tightly wrapped and refrigerated.
- Variations are possible by swapping the cheeses or adjusting ingredients according to personal taste.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition 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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Overall Rating
5
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