Description
Festive, creamy, and bursting with seasonal flair. Each bite is a perfect blend of tangy cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and smooth cheese.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2 green onions, finely sliced
- 1/4 tsp garlic powder
- 1/4 tsp onion powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup additional chopped walnuts for coating
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese, cheddar cheese, dried cranberries, 1/2 cup walnuts, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix until well blended.
- Divide the mixture into two equal portions. Shape each portion into a ball using your hands.
- Roll each cheese ball in the additional chopped walnuts until fully coated.
- Wrap each cheese ball in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to firm up.
- Serve chilled with crackers, sliced baguette, or vegetable sticks.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.