by THEYUMMYBOWL
This cranberry pecan cheese ball is an easy, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing appetizer that will disappear fast at your next party. Whether you’re serving it for a holiday celebration, a game day spread, or just because, it’s guaranteed to be a hit!
In a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, beat the softened cream cheese until it’s smooth and creamy..
Add in the shredded sharp cheddar, half of the chopped green onions, brown sugar, garlic powder, salt, pepper, half of the dried cranberries, and half of the chopped pecans. Beat everything until it’s well combined
Use a silicone spatula to scrape the sides of the bowl and form the mixture into a ball. If it’s a bit sticky, you can grease your hands with a little butter or oil to make the shaping easier.