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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Awesome Walker
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This cheese ball is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect addition to any holiday party.


Shamsa Abdullahi
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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
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I love the combination of cranberries and pecans in this cheese ball. It's the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Thohedul Alam
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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
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I made this cheese ball for my holiday party and it was a huge hit. Everyone loved it.


Thomas Michel
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for a party. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


Nada Lois
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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
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This cheese ball is so delicious and festive. It's the perfect addition to any holiday party.


Julius Len
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I love that this cheese ball can be made ahead of time. It makes it so easy to entertain.


md.ashrafulsp nur
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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
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This is a great recipe for a last-minute appetizer. I always have the ingredients on hand.


Gir Bahadur Saru
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This cheese ball is the perfect appetizer for a crowd. It's easy to make and everyone loves it.


MIRAJ MRB
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I love the presentation of this cheese ball. It's so festive and perfect for a holiday party.


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