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Onion Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball
This 6-ingredient Onion Cranberry Pecan Cheeseball is a make-ahead appetizer that'll steal the show & the best cheese ball you'll ever taste!
Prep Time
5 mins
Additional Time
4 hrs
Total Time
4 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 10
Calories: 302 kcal
Course:
Appetizer
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 2 cups sharp white cheddar shredded
- 1 cup craisins (dried cranberries)
- ½ cup green onions thinly sliced
- ¼ cup fresh parsley chopped
- 1 ⅓ cups toasted pecan halves chopped (see note)
Instructions
- Stir together the cream cheese and cheddar in a large mixing bowl until evenly combined.
- Add the Craisins, green onions, and parsley to the cheese and mix until incorporated.
- Spread the chopped toasted pecans in a pie plate or shallow bowl.
- Form the cheese mixture into a ball shape. Then roll the cheese ball around on the pecans to completely coat the outside of the ball.
- Completely cover the cheese ball with plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours to overnight to allow the flavors to marry together.
- Unwrap and serve with your favorite crackers for dipping.
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Notes
- How to Make Toasted Pecans
- Baked: Toss the pecan halves in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Spread them in a single layer on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Cook at 350 degrees F for 7-10 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the oven and cool in a bowl before chopping.
- Stovetop: Toss the pecan halves in 1 tablespoon of olive oil. Add the nuts to a medium skillet over medium heat. Cook for 2-5 minutes, stirring often. Remove from the skillet and cool in a bowl before chopping.
Nutrition Information
Calories
302kcal
(15%)
Carbohydrates
14g
(5%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
25g
(38%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
3g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Cholesterol
46mg
(15%)
Sodium
221mg
(9%)
Potassium
130mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
715IU
(14%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
198mg
(20%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 10Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 302
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 302kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 25g | 38% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
| Cholesterol | 46mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 221mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 130mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 715IU | 14% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 198mg | 20% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.