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Smoky Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Almonds
Ingredients
This recipe requires at least two hours of chilling time. You can use an electric mixer in step 1 rather than a food processor. To freeze, wrap cheese ball in a double layer of plastic after shaping. Thaw overnight in the fridge before continuing with step 3.
8 oz. cream cheese, softened
2 Tbsp. mayonnaise
1 Tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tsp. hot sauce
1/2 tsp. garlic powder
2 cups (8 oz.) shredded smoked Gouda cheese
1/2 cup dried cranberries
1/2 cup smoked almonds, finely chopped
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Smoky Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Almonds

Smoky Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Almonds

Smoky Cheese Ball with Cranberries and Almonds
  • Servings:Serves 8
  • Prep Time:20 minutes
  • Cook Time:0 minutes
directions
1. Process cream cheese, mayonnaise, Worcestershire, hot sauce, and garlic powder in a food processor until fluffy, about 2 minutes. Scrape down sides, then add Gouda and cranberries and pulse until incorporated, about 5 times.
2. Lay a large piece of plastic wrap on work surface. Scrape cheese mixture onto plastic and use hands to shape mixture into a ball. Wrap ball in plastic and twist corners to seal, then refrigerate at least 2 hours and up to 5 days.
3. When ready to serve, place nuts in a shallow bowl or on a plate. Unwrap cheese ball and roll in nuts to coat, using hands to reshape mixture into a smooth ball and press nuts into bare spots. Let sit at room temperature about 20 minutes before serving.
Hannaford fresh Magazine, October-November 2022
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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