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Christmas Cranberry Walnut Cheese Balls

These festive cheese balls are a delightful holiday appetizer, combining the tangy crunch of cranberries and walnuts with creamy cheese.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
  • 1/2 cup walnuts, chopped
  • 1/4 cup green onions, finely chopped
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Stir in the cranberries, walnuts, green onions, garlic powder, and salt until well combined.
  3. Form the mixture into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  4. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  5. Roll in additional chopped nuts if desired before serving.

Notes

Serve with crackers or veggies.

  • Author: Chef Sally
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Method: Appetizer
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Calories: 150
  • Sugar: 6g
  • Fat: 12g
  • Carbohydrates: 10g
  • Protein: 4g