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Cranberry Pecan Cream Cheese Ball

A festive holiday appetizer made with creamy seasoned cream cheese rolled in sweet dried cranberries and crunchy toasted pecans.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Total Time 15 minutes
Servings: 10 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 0.75 cup dried cranberries chopped
  • 0.75 cup pecans toasted and chopped
  • 3 tbsp green onions finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.25 tsp salt

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Hand mixer or spoon
  • Plastic wrap

Method
 

  1. Beat cream cheese until smooth.
  2. Mix in green onions, garlic powder, and salt.
  3. Fold in a portion of cranberries and pecans.
  4. Shape into a ball and chill.
  5. Roll in remaining cranberries and pecans before serving.

Notes

Refrigerate at least 1 hour before serving for best flavor and shape.