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.

Nutrition Facts :

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