Festive Feta Cheese Ball
Bring a festive touch to your next gathering with this colorful and flavorful Festive Feta Cheese Ball! A creamy blend of tangy feta and velvety cream cheese is perfectly seasoned with fresh parsley, dill, garlic powder, and a hint of black pepper for a burst of savory goodness. Rolled in a delightful coating of chopped cranberries, pecans, and pistachios, this cheese ball not only tastes irresistible but also adds a pop of holiday-inspired color to your table. Ready in just 20 minutes with no cooking required, it's an easy yet elegant appetizer perfect for holiday parties, game-day snacking, or any special occasion. Serve it with crackers or crunchy vegetable slices for the ultimate crowd-pleasing starter.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 8 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 4 oz Feta cheese, crumbled
- 2 tbsp Fresh parsley, chopped
- 1 tbsp Fresh dill, chopped
- 0.5 tsp Garlic powder
- 0.25 tsp Freshly ground black pepper
- 0.25 cup Dried cranberries, chopped
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans
- 0.25 cup Pistachios, chopped
- 1 pack Crackers or sliced vegetables (for serving)
Instructions
In a medium mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and crumbled feta cheese. Use a fork or hand mixer to blend until smooth and well combined.
Add the chopped parsley, fresh dill, garlic powder, and ground black pepper to the cheese mixture. Stir thoroughly to evenly incorporate the herbs and spices.
Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on a clean countertop. Transfer the cheese mixture onto the plastic wrap and use it to form the mixture into a ball shape.
Wrap the plastic wrap tightly around the cheese ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up and allow the flavors to meld together.
Meanwhile, prepare the coating by mixing the chopped cranberries, pecans, and pistachios in a shallow dish or plate.
Once the cheese ball has chilled, remove it from the refrigerator and unwrap the plastic wrap. Gently roll the cheese ball in the cranberry-nut mixture, pressing lightly to ensure the coating adheres evenly on all sides.
Serve immediately with crackers or sliced vegetables, or wrap the cheese ball in clean plastic wrap until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2040 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.3 g | 199% | |
| Saturated Fat | 70.4 g | 352% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 352 mg | 117% | |
| Sodium | 2693 mg | 117% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 128.6 g | 47% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.7 g | 45% | |
| Total Sugars | 41.5 g | ||
| Protein | 49.6 g | 99% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 927 mg | 71% | |
| Iron | 6.7 mg | 37% | |
| Potassium | 1056 mg | 22% | |
*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.
