Description
Cranberry and Walnut Cheese Ball is a festive and creamy appetizer that combines rich cream cheese and sharp cheddar with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy walnuts. This easy-to-make cheese ball is perfect for any gathering, from holiday parties to casual get-togethers. Serve it chilled with an assortment of crackers or fresh veggies, and watch it become the highlight of your spread!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped (plus extra for rolling)
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp seasoned salt
Instructions
- Finely chop the cranberries and walnuts.
- In a mixing bowl, blend cream cheese and cheddar cheese until smooth.
- Stir in cranberries, walnuts, green onions, garlic powder, and seasoned salt until evenly mixed.
- Shape the mixture into a ball using plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Once chilled, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped walnuts for added crunch.
- Serve with assorted crackers or fresh vegetables for dipping.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg