Description
A festive and creamy appetizer made with white cheddar and cream cheese, coated in juicy pomegranate seeds for a stunning holiday presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 ½ cups white cheddar cheese, freshly shredded
- 2 green onions, finely chopped
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ cup crushed pecans, toasted
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 cup pomegranate seeds (for coating)
Instructions
- Allow the cream cheese to soften at room temperature for easier mixing.
- In a bowl, combine the cream cheese, shredded white cheddar, chopped green onions, garlic powder, salt, and crushed pecans until fully mixed.
- Lay out a sheet of plastic wrap on a clean surface and place the cheese mixture in the center.
- Shape the mixture into a round ball using the wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour until firm.
- Before serving, gently roll the cheese ball in pomegranate seeds, pressing them in lightly to coat evenly.
- Transfer to a serving plate and surround with crackers or fruit slices.
Notes
- Use freshly shredded cheese for the best flavor and texture.
- Add pomegranate seeds just before serving to keep them vibrant and juicy.
- You can make the cheese ball up to 2 days in advance and store it wrapped in the fridge.
- Serve with a variety of crackers, apple slices, or even toasted bread.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 35mg