Pecan & Cranberry Goat Cheese Balls
These festive goat cheese balls are both easy to make and can be made ahead of time. They are a beautiful and delicious item to add to your holiday table!
Total Time
50 minutes
Difficulty
Low
Pecan & Cranberry Goat Cheese Balls
Ingredients for 8-10 Servings
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16 ozCream cheese, room temperature
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4 ozGoat cheese, room temperature
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4 ozWhite cheddar cheese, finely grated
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1 1/4 cupDried cranberries, roughly chopped
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1 1/4 cupPecans, finely chopped
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1 cupGreen onions, chopped
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Pretzel sticks
Total Time
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Preparation Time5 minutes
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Cooking Time45 minutes
Method
- Combine cheese together and blend until smooth. Mix in ½ cup of the cranberries, pecans, and chives.
- Roll the mixture into small balls. If the mixture is too warm, let chill in the refrigerator for 5-10 minutes until slightly firm.
- Put the excess cranberries, pecans, and chives in shallow dishes. Rolls the balls through the coatings and cover to desired look.
- Place a pretzel rod down the center of the balls and serve cold.
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