ONION CRANBERRY PECAN CHEESE BALL

The holidays are a busy time of year at my house. It seems like there are always people coming and going. While it’s great having everyone around to spend time with, feeding people throughout the day or at the last minute can be a challenge. I usually keep a few boxes of crackers, some salami or cured meats, and this Onion Cranberry Pecan Cheese Ball on hand. Anything I can grab and throw on a plate is an easy entertaining win in my book.  This cheese ball is loaded with flavor and perfect for the holidays!

My friend had her annual Christmas cookie exchange a couple of weeks ago.  It was so much fun!  Everyone was responsible for bringing a cookie to trade with and an appetizer for us snack on.  One of my favorite things at the holidays, after getting together with my family and friends, is to snack on appetizers!  I love trying new recipes that my friends have made and eating entire meals of appetizers.  In fact, that’s exactly what we’ve always done for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve ever since I was a kid.  We have a big meal on Christmas and my mom didn’t want to be in the kitchen both days so, apps it was.

Ingredients

• 8 oz. cream cheese softened
• 2 cups sharp white cheddar shredded
• 1 cup Craisins
• 1/2 cup green onions chopped
• 1/4 cup chopped parsley
• 1 cup pecans chopped and toasted and cooled completely

Instructions

1. stir together the cream cheese and cheddar until it's evenly combined
2. mix in the Craisins, green onions, and parsley
3. spread toasted pecans onto a baking sheet
4. ......................................

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