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Blue Cheese Cranberry Cheese Ball recipe for parties or the Super Bowl! Bursting with flavors and textures like crunchy pecans, celery, sweet peppers and green onions! #appetizer

Blue Cheese Cranberry Cheese Ball

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A savory cheese ball bursting with flavors of sweet peppers and cranberries, crunchy pecans and tangy blue cheese. An elegant addition to any cheeseboard.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Chill Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8
Calories 278 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup crumbled blue cheese
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons sliced green onions
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped celery
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped red bell pepper
  • ¼ teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • ¾ cup chopped pecans
  • Crackers, for serving

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the pecans, until well mixed.
  • Shape into a ball and wrap in plastic wrap.
  • Chill for at least 1 hour, then roll in chopped pecans. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

Calories: 278kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 6gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 41mgSodium: 289mgPotassium: 148mgFiber: 2gSugar: 13gVitamin A: 612IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 128mgIron: 0.4mg
Keyword blue cheese, cheese, cheese board, winter
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