This Thanksgiving cheese ball is the perfect addition to your holiday spread. Made with a blend of creamy cheeses, herbs, and spices, this appetizer is a crowd-pleaser. Serve it with crackers, veggies, or bread for a tasty and festive treat.
Ingredients
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup chopped green onions
- 1/4 cup chopped dried cranberries
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers, veggies, or bread for serving
Directions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, pecans, green onions, cranberries, garlic powder, paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Mix until well combined.
- Shape the mixture into a ball and refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the flavors to meld.
- Before serving, roll the cheese ball in additional chopped pecans, green onions, and cranberries for a festive touch.
- Serve the Thanksgiving cheese ball with crackers, veggies, or bread. Enjoy!
Interesting Facts
Cheese balls have been a popular party food in America since the 1940s.
The addition of dried cranberries in this recipe adds a sweet and tart flavor to balance the richness of the cheese.
You can customize this cheese ball by adding different herbs, nuts, or spices to suit your taste preferences.