Description
Delightful cheese balls made with cream cheese, cranberries, and walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz Cream Cheese, softened
- 1 cup Sharp Cheddar Cheese, shredded
- 1 cup Dried Cranberries, chopped
- 1 cup Chopped Walnuts
- 1 clove Fresh Garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp Fresh Herbs (Parsley or Chives), finely chopped
- 1 tsp Worcestershire Sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and shredded cheddar until smooth and creamy.
- Add Flavor: Stir in the chopped dried cranberries, chopped walnuts, minced garlic, Worcestershire sauce, and finely chopped herbs. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Form the Balls: Once your mixture is fully combined, shape it into bite-sized balls.
- Coat the Cheese Balls: Roll each cheese ball in a mix of crushed walnuts and chopped parsley.
- Chill and Serve: Place the cheese balls on a plate and chill in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve with Style: Arrange the cheese balls on a festive platter.
Notes
For a warm twist, bake the cheese balls at 350°F (175°C) for about 10-12 minutes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 cheese balls
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cheese balls, holiday appetizer, cranberry, walnut, festive, party food