Cranberry Nut Cheese Ball
INGREDIENTS
8 ounces cream cheese
1 cup white sharp cheddar cheese shredded
1 cup dried cranberries chopped and divided
1 cup pecans, chopped and toasted (optional)
¾ cup apple, ¼" dice
¼ cup + 2 tbsp chopped parsley
½ tsp garlic powder
INSTRUCTIONS
- To toast pecans: Preheat oven to 375F. Place chopped pecans on a baking tray and bake for 5 minutes or until aromatic. Remove from oven and set aside.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese, cheddar cheese, half the toasted pecans, ½ cup dried cranberries, apples, parsley, and garlic powder until well combined.
- Place mixture in the center of a piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and cover completely with wrap while forming it into a ball shape. Place in fridge until ready to serve.
- Just before serving, combine remaining ½ cup pecans,½ dried cranberries, and 2 tablespoons parsley on a flat surface or cutting board. Unwrap the ball and roll in cranberry-pecan mixture.
- Serve with fresh apple slices.
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