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Cranberry Cheese Ball

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!

Prep Time
15 mins
Refrigerate
3 hrs
Total Time
3 hrs 15 mins
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 404 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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

Instructions

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  1. Whip softened cream cheese in a medium size bowl until it is creamy with no lumps.
  2. Add white cheddar, bacon, cranberries, cilantro, and Worcestershire sauce and blend everything together.
  3. 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.
  4. Once the cheese ball has set up in the fridge, roll it in the chopped almonds until thoroughly coated.
  5. 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

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

% 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.