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Cranberry Nut Cream Cheese Ball

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A fast and festive appetizer featuring cream cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy mixed nuts, perfect for any gathering.

  • Total Time: 130 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup cranberries, chopped
  • 1 cup mixed nuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • Crackers or bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, chopped cranberries, mixed nuts, green onions, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Mix well until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 120 minutes to firm up.
  5. Serve with crackers or bread.

Notes

Use thawed frozen cranberries or pre-chopped dried cranberries for quicker preparation. Roll in extra nuts for presentation.

  • Author: Chef Hanna
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 0 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Chilling
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 250
  • Sugar: 5g
  • Sodium: 200mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 10g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 15g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 30mg