Cheese balls can be made in advance and people love the variety. This one makes a wonderful holiday gift or hostess gift. To use as a spread, omit the 1 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup cranberries used to coat the ball. -Donna Marie Ryan, Topsfield, Massachusetts
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Appetizers
Time 15m
Yield 3 cups.
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Beat cheddar cheese, cream cheese, butter and mustard until blended. Fold in 1/3 cup pecans and 1/2 cup dried cranberries. Spread remaining pecans and dried cranberries in an even layer on a 12x12-in. piece of plastic; place cheese mixture on top of cranberry mixture. Bring corners of plastic up over cheese ball and shape into a ball. Refrigerate at least 1 hour., Remove from refrigerator 10 minutes before serving. Serve with crackers.
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Jonathan Anguiano
[email protected]This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cheese ball again for my next party.
Himal Gautam
[email protected]I'm not sure what went wrong, but my cheese ball didn't turn out as expected. It was too soft and didn't hold its shape.
Leon Lucas
[email protected]I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese ball turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.
Gordon Roberts
[email protected]This is the best cheese ball I've ever had! It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cranberries and pecans add the perfect amount of sweetness and crunch.
loverson coly
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cheese balls, but this one is really good. It's not too heavy or greasy, and the cranberries and pecans add a nice touch of flavor.
brian okiya
[email protected]This cheese ball is a little time-consuming to make, but it's worth it. It's so delicious and it always impresses my guests.
Mary Miuts
[email protected]I love how versatile this cheese ball is. You can add different nuts, fruits, or herbs to change up the flavor.
SaMeR SAMIR
[email protected]This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for any holiday party. It's easy to make ahead of time and it always gets rave reviews.
KShines
[email protected]I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's so creamy and flavorful, and the cranberries and pecans add a nice touch of sweetness and crunch.
Ebrahim Abubaker
[email protected]This cranberry pecan cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.