Irresistible Christmas Cheese Ball Recipe in Just 10 Minutes
A festive cheese ball perfect for Christmas gatherings. Creamy, flavorful, and easy to make.
- Prep Time: 10 mins
- Cook Time: 0 mins
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 mins
- Yield: 1 cheese ball 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No Cook
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Mix cream cheese, cheddar cheese, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika in a bowl.
- Fold in chopped pecans and dried cranberries.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for 1 hour.
- Roll the cheese ball in fresh parsley before serving.
Notes
- Serve with crackers or sliced bread.
- Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 tbsp
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 4g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg