Christmas Cheeseball
Ingredients
- 16 oz whipped cream cheese
- 8 oz sharp white cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans chopped
- 1/2 cup green onions or chives minced
- 1/2 tsp liquid smoke
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp fresh cracked black pepper
- 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds
- fresh curly parsley for garnish
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the whipped cream cheese and freshly grated sharp white cheddar and mix until fully combined.
- Add in the chopped pecans, chopped green onions, liquid smoke, salt, and pepper and stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Spread a large piece of plastic wrap out on the counter. Spoon the mixture of cream cheese onto the plastic wrap and pull up the corners to cover and shape it into a ball.
- Place your plastic-covered cheese ball in the refrigerator for at least 20 minutes to let the mixture chill.
- Remove the cheeseball from the refrigerator and unwrap it.
- Using your hands, press the pomegranate seeds to the top and sides to cover. Repeat with chopped parsley and some more chopped pecans if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Pomegranate seeds are always a fan favorite with this cheese ball! Have a bowl with extra to keep reloading the cheeseball
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcal, Carbohydrates: 5g, Protein: 7g, Fat: 22g, Saturated Fat: 12g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g, Monounsaturated Fat: 6g, Cholesterol: 57mg, Sodium: 437mg, Potassium: 111mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 3g, Vitamin A: 742IU, Vitamin C: 2mg, Calcium: 178mg, Iron: 0.3mg