Celebration Cheese Balls
Elevate your next gathering with these stunning Celebration Cheese Balls, the ultimate appetizer to wow your guests! This quick and easy recipe combines creamy, tangy goodness with a trio of festive coatings—crunchy pecans, tart dried cranberries, and fresh parsley—that burst with flavor and texture. Made with a blend of softened cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and parmesan, plus a hint of garlic and paprika, these bite-sized delights are as versatile as they are delicious. Perfectly paired with crackers or vegetable sticks, they make an irresistible centerpiece for holiday parties, game nights, or any celebration. With just 30 minutes of prep time and a gorgeous presentation, these no-cook cheese balls are proof that simple can be spectacular!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 2 cups sharp cheddar cheese (shredded)
- 0.5 cups parmesan cheese (grated)
- 0.25 cups green onions (finely chopped)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 0.5 tsp paprika
- 0.75 cups pecans (finely chopped)
- 0.5 cups dried cranberries (finely chopped)
- 0.25 cups fresh parsley (chopped)
- 1 package crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, grated parmesan cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and paprika.
Using a spatula or an electric mixer, mix until all ingredients are well incorporated and the texture is smooth.
Divide the cheese mixture into 3 equal portions to create a variety of coatings for your cheese balls.
Roll each portion into balls approximately 1.5 inches in diameter. You should have about 15 to 18 cheese balls in total.
In separate shallow dishes, prepare the coatings: one with chopped pecans, one with chopped dried cranberries, and one with chopped parsley.
Roll a third of the cheese balls in the chopped pecans, another third in the dried cranberries, and the remaining in the parsley until they are evenly coated.
Place the finished cheese balls on a serving platter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
Serve cold with crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3985 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 329.0 g | 422% | |
| Saturated Fat | 171.0 g | 855% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 837 mg | 279% | |
| Sodium | 4970 mg | 216% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 146.1 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 17.7 g | 63% | |
| Total Sugars | 80.1 g | ||
| Protein | 144.9 g | 290% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 3612 mg | 278% | |
| Iron | 10.9 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 1944 mg | 41% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
