Cranberry Walnut Cheese Ball
This Cranberry Walnut Cheese Ball is an easy and festive holiday appetizer. That leaves you more time to get back to being the holiday cheermeister!
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 176kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup walnuts chopped
- ¾ cup dried cranberries chopped
- 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley
- 8 oz. cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup shredded Cabot Seriously Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- ¼ tsp garlic powder
- {for serving} crackers pita chips, pretzels, etc.
Instructions
- Place a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once hot, add walnuts. Toast nuts, stirring often, for 4-5 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and smell toasted. (Tip: Watch the walnuts closely as they can burn quickly!)
- Place toasted walnuts, dried cranberries and parsley in a medium bowl; stir until well combined. Set bowl aside. (Tip: A hand mixer makes this step easier!)
- Using a large bowl, add cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder and half of the walnut-cranberry mixture; stir until well combined.
- Cover bowl with piece of plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, or overnight. (Tip: Cover remaining walnut-cranberry mixture with plastic wrap, too.)
- Using wax paper, shape the cheese mixture into a ball. Roll cheese ball in the remaining walnut-cranberry mixture.
- Serve with crackers, pita chips, pretzels, etc.
Nutrition
Calories: 176kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 122mg | Potassium: 73mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 406IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 0.3mg
