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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Awesome Walker
[email protected]This cheese ball is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect addition to any holiday party.
Shamsa Abdullahi
[email protected]This cheese ball is the perfect make-ahead appetizer. I can make it a day or two in advance and it's always ready when I need it.
crystal whitebean sims
[email protected]I love the combination of cranberries and pecans in this cheese ball. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Thohedul Alam
[email protected]This cheese ball is so easy to make and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I've made it for parties, potlucks, and even just for a snack.
MUHANNAD ALKHATEEB
[email protected]I made this cheese ball for my holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.
Thomas Michel
[email protected]This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
Nada Lois
[email protected]I've never made a cheese ball before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. It turned out perfectly and my guests loved it.
sobi jan
[email protected]This cheese ball is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect addition to any holiday party.
Julius Len
[email protected]I love that this cheese ball can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain.
md.ashrafulsp nur
[email protected]I've made this cheese ball for my family and friends several times and it's always a hit. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory.
Gulam Hussain
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a last-minute appetizer. I always have the ingredients on hand.
Gir Bahadur Saru
[email protected]This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.
MIRAJ MRB
[email protected]I love the presentation of this cheese ball. It's so festive and perfect for a holiday party.
olivia hernandez
[email protected]This cheese ball is so easy to make, even for a beginner cook like me. I was able to make it in under 30 minutes.
ahmed mahmoud
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of cranberries, but I loved this cheese ball. The sweetness of the cranberries was perfectly balanced by the sharpness of the cheese.
sol
[email protected]This cheese ball is the perfect make-ahead appetizer. I can make it a day or two in advance and it's always ready when I need it.
Faisal Ashraf
[email protected]I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've made it with different types of cheese, nuts, and even dried fruit. It always turns out great.
Radha Subedi
[email protected]This cheese ball is so festive and delicious. The cranberries and pecans give it a wonderful flavor and texture. I will definitely be making this again for my next party.
moon babar
[email protected]I've made this cheese ball several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's the perfect appetizer for any party or gathering.
Bs Bellal
[email protected]This cranberry pecan cheese ball was a hit at my holiday party! It was so easy to make and everyone loved it.