Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball

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  • Prep Time

    10 mins

  • Additional Time

    1 hr

  • Total Time

    1 hr 10 mins

  • Servings

    12 servings

  • Calories

    179 kcal

  • Course

    Appetizer

  • Cuisine

    American

Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball

Cream cheese and sharp cheddar round out this delicious Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball! This classic holiday appetizer is always a hit and soooo easy to make!

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Ingredients

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  • 8 ounces cream cheese
  • 2 cups shredded white sharp cheddar cheese
  • cup dried sweetened cranberries (craisins) finely chopped
  • ½ cup pecans finely chopped
  • crackers for serving
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Instructions

  1. In a large bowl mix together cream cheese and cheddar cheese until well combined.
  2. Mix in chopped cranberries.
  3. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap out on a flat surface. Scoop the cheese mixture out of the bowl and place it in the middle of the plastic wrap. Wrap the plastic around the cheese mound, then use your hands to shape it into a ball.
  4. Peel back the plastic wrap, and using small handfuls at a time, press the chopped pecans onto the outer surface of the cheeseball (you don't need to cover the bottom).
  5. Cover and chill for at least 1 hour or up to 24 hours before serving with your favorite crackers. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Let the
  • for easier mixing with the white sharp cheddar cheese. 
  • if you don't want to deal with the chopping yourself. Just dump and roll around the cheeseball.
  • Let the cream cheese come to room temperature for easier mixing with the white sharp cheddar cheese. 
  • Purchase pre-chopped pecans if you don't want to deal with the chopping yourself. Just dump and roll around the cheeseball.
  • You can make this cheeseball ahead of time up to 3 days. Add the pecans right before you're going to serve so they don't get soggy.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 179kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 4g (1%) Protein 6g (12%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Cholesterol 41mg (14%) Sodium 178mg (7%) Potassium 61mg (2%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 3g (6%) Vitamin A 443IU (9%) Calcium 157mg (16%) Iron 1mg (6%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 12servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 179 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories 179kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 4g 1%
Protein 6g 12%
Fat 16g 25%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Cholesterol 41mg 14%
Sodium 178mg 7%
Potassium 61mg 1%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 3g 6%
Vitamin A 443IU 9%
Calcium 157mg 16%
Iron 1mg 6%

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

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