CRANBERRY-PECAN HOLIDAY CHEESE BALL

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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

1-1/2 cups (6 ounces) white shredded cheddar cheese
3/4 cup whipped cream cheese
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup Dijon mustard
1-1/3 cups chopped pecans, toasted, divided
1 cup dried cranberries, divided
Assorted crackers

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
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making this cheese ball again for my next party.


Himal Gautam
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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
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I followed the recipe exactly and my cheese ball turned out perfectly. It was a big hit at my party.


Gordon Roberts
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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
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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
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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
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I love how versatile this cheese ball is. You can add different nuts, fruits, or herbs to change up the flavor.


SaMeR SAMIR
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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
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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
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This cranberry pecan cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was easy to make and everyone loved it.