Description
Thanksgiving is the perfect opportunity to impress your guests with a delightful array of appetizers that set the festive mood. This creamy cheese ball, enriched with fresh herbs, crunchy nuts, and sweet-tart cranberries, is not only easy to make but also a crowd-pleaser. Serve it alongside crackers or veggie sticks for a beautiful presentation that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 cup chives, chopped
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prep your workspace by gathering all ingredients.
- In a medium bowl, mix softened cream cheese with parsley and chives until smooth.
- Fold in the chopped nuts and cranberries until evenly distributed.
- Shape into a ball or log and wrap in plastic wrap; refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Roll in additional herbs or nuts for garnish before serving with crackers or veggie sticks.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: None
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No cooking required
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 oz (28g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg