Christmas Cheese Balls
Add a touch of holiday cheer to your appetizer spread with these festive Christmas Cheese Balls – the ultimate crowd-pleaser for any seasonal gathering! This easy, no-cook recipe features a rich blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and tangy goat cheese, perfectly seasoned with Worcestershire sauce, garlic, and onion powders for a burst of flavor in every bite. The two cheese balls are coated in contrasting textures and flavors: one with crunchy chopped pecans and the other with a vibrant mix of sweet dried cranberries and fresh parsley. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time (plus chilling), these cheese balls are as beautiful as they are delicious, making them the perfect centerpiece for your holiday table. Serve with your favorite crackers or crisp veggie sticks and watch them disappear in no time!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 4 oz Goat cheese, crumbled
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tsp Onion powder
- 1 tsp Dried parsley
- 1 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.5 cup Dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 0.25 cup Fresh parsley, finely chopped
- Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and goat cheese. Mix thoroughly until smooth and evenly combined.
Add Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, and dried parsley to the cheese mixture. Stir until all the seasonings are fully incorporated.
Divide the cheese mixture into two equal portions. Use your hands to shape each portion into a ball. Wrap each cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or until firm.
Once the cheese balls are firm, prepare the coatings. Place the chopped pecans on one plate, and on a separate plate, mix the dried cranberries and fresh parsley together.
Roll one cheese ball in the chopped pecans, pressing gently to ensure the nuts stick evenly to the surface. Roll the other cheese ball in the cranberry and parsley mixture, again pressing gently for an even coating.
Transfer the decorated cheese balls to a serving plate and let sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before serving.
Serve with your choice of crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping and enjoy this festive treat!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3979 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 338.7 g | 434% | |
| Saturated Fat | 163.6 g | 818% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 759 mg | 253% | |
| Sodium | 3841 mg | 167% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 145.9 g | 53% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.6 g | 66% | |
| Total Sugars | 83.1 g | ||
| Protein | 119.6 g | 239% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2474 mg | 190% | |
| Iron | 11.0 mg | 61% | |
| Potassium | 2175 mg | 46% | |
*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.
