Perfect Fall Cheese Ball
Elevate your autumn gatherings with the Perfect Fall Cheese Ball, a delightful blend of creamy cheeses and warm seasonal flavors. This easy-to-make appetizer combines rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and savory Parmesan, enhanced with a hint of Worcestershire sauce, thyme, and a sprinkle of cinnamon for a cozy twist. The cheese mixture is molded into a crowd-pleasing ball and coated with a crunchy, sweet-savory layer of chopped pecans and dried cranberries. Ready in just 15 minutes of prep time and perfect for make-ahead entertaining, this festive dish pairs beautifully with crackers or vegetable sticks, making it a show-stopping centerpiece for any fall party, holiday gathering, or cozy night in.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 16 oz Cream cheese, softened
- 2 cups Sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
- 0.25 cup Parmesan cheese, grated
- 1 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
- 1 tsp Dried thyme
- 0.25 tsp Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp Paprika
- 2 stalks Green onions, finely chopped
- 1 cup Pecans, finely chopped
- 0.33 cup Dried cranberries, finely chopped
- Crackers or vegetable sticks, for serving
Instructions
In a large mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, grated Parmesan cheese, Worcestershire sauce, dried thyme, ground cinnamon, and paprika.
Using a hand mixer or a wooden spoon, mix everything until well-combined and smooth. Fold in the chopped green onions.
Scoop the cheese mixture onto a large piece of plastic wrap. Gather the plastic wrap around the mixture and shape it into a ball. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
Prepare the coating by combining the chopped pecans and chopped dried cranberries on a flat plate.
Once the cheese ball is firm, remove it from the refrigerator and unwrap it. Roll the cheese ball in the pecan-cranberry mixture until it is fully coated.
Transfer the cheese ball to a serving platter and pair with crackers or vegetable sticks. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3649 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 321.8 g | 413% | |
| Saturated Fat | 155.1 g | 776% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 762 mg | 254% | |
| Sodium | 3671 mg | 160% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.3 g | 58% | |
| Total Sugars | 62.4 g | ||
| Protein | 106.4 g | 213% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.2 mcg | 6% | |
| Calcium | 2420 mg | 186% | |
| Iron | 8.6 mg | 48% | |
| Potassium | 1445 mg | 31% | |
*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.
