Description
This festive Christmas Cheese Ball with Walnuts is the ultimate holiday appetizer that brings joy and flavor to your gatherings. With a creamy blend of rich cream cheese, sharp cheddar, and crunchy walnuts, this cheese ball is not only easy to prepare but also a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. Perfect for spreading on crackers or veggies, it’s sure to become a beloved tradition at your holiday celebrations.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup sharp cheddar cheese, grated
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped (lightly toasted)
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 3 green onions, sliced
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- Crackers or veggie sticks for serving
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the walnuts, cranberries, green onions, and parsley.
- In a mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, grated cheddar, garlic powder, green onions, and cranberries. Mix until smooth.
- Gently fold in the chopped walnuts and parsley until evenly distributed.
- Transfer the mixture onto plastic wrap and shape it into a ball. Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Serve with an assortment of crackers or fresh veggies.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: N/A
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz
- Calories: 80
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 3g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg