Description
This festive Pomegranate White Cheddar Cheese Ball combines creamy cream cheese and sharp white cheddar with crunchy pecans and fresh green onions, all enrobed in sweet, juicy pomegranate seeds for a beautiful, flavorful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
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Cheese Mixture
- 8 oz. block cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup white cheddar cheese, shredded
- ½ cup pecans, chopped
- ⅓ cup green onion, sliced
- ¼ tsp salt
Coating
- 1½ cups pomegranate seeds (or enough to coat the cheese ball)
Instructions
- Prepare the Cheese Mixture: In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese, shredded white cheddar cheese, chopped pecans, sliced green onions, and salt. Stir the ingredients thoroughly to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Form the Cheese Ball: Use your hands to mold the combined mixture into a large, uniform ball, making sure it holds together well.
- Coat with Pomegranate Seeds: Lay plastic wrap flat on a surface and place the cheese ball in the center. Gently press handfuls of pomegranate seeds around the entire cheese ball, covering it completely. Be careful not to press too hard to avoid bursting the seeds.
- Chill: Wrap the coated cheese ball tightly with the plastic wrap and refrigerate. Chill it for at least a few minutes; however, leaving it in the fridge for a few hours or overnight will improve flavor and texture.
- Serve: When ready, unwrap the cheese ball and transfer it to a serving tray. Serve with your favorite crackers as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- This appetizer is a celebration-worthy recipe blending two types of cheese with green onion and crunchy pecans.
- The sweet and tart pomegranate seeds add a lovely texture and flavor contrast while creating a festive look.
- Perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or any special occasion where an easy yet impressive appetizer is desired.
- Chilling time can be adjusted according to convenience; longer chilling enhances the melding of flavors.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of cheese ball (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 150 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
