Festive Cheese Ball
Elevate your holiday appetizer game with this Festive Cheese Ball, a show-stopping combination of creamy, savory, and sweet flavors that’s perfect for any celebration! Made with a luscious blend of cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and a hint of Worcestershire sauce, this cheese ball is rolled in a colorful, flavor-packed coating of dried cranberries, chopped pecans, and fresh parsley for a truly festive touch. The addition of garlic powder and green onions adds a savory depth, while the crunchy coating creates the perfect contrast to the creamy interior. Ready in just 20 minutes of prep time with no cooking required, this easy-to-make holiday appetizer pairs beautifully with crackers or fresh vegetable sticks, making it the ultimate crowd-pleaser. Whether it's for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or a winter party, this cheese ball will be the centerpiece of your appetizer spread!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 3 stalks Green onion, finely chopped
- 1 tsp Garlic powder
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 cup Dried cranberries, finely chopped
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp Parsley, fresh and finely chopped
- Crackers or vegetable sticks (for serving)
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded cheddar cheese, chopped green onions, garlic powder, and Worcestershire sauce.
Using a silicone spatula or your hands, mix until all the ingredients are well incorporated.
Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it tightly in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
In a shallow dish, combine the chopped dried cranberries, pecans, and parsley. Mix well to create the festive coating.
Once the cheese ball is firm, unwrap it and gently roll it in the cranberry-pecan-parsley mixture, pressing down slightly to ensure the toppings adhere evenly.
Place the cheese ball on a serving plate and let it sit at room temperature for 15 minutes before serving to soften slightly.
Serve with crackers or vegetable sticks for dipping.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3893 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 313.3 g | 402% | |
| Saturated Fat | 147.1 g | 736% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 6.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 698 mg | 233% | |
| Sodium | 3294 mg | 143% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 209.7 g | 76% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 21.5 g | 77% | |
| Total Sugars | 141.3 g | ||
| Protein | 98.2 g | 196% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2208 mg | 170% | |
| Iron | 7.9 mg | 44% | |
| Potassium | 1716 mg | 37% | |
*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.
