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Mini cheese balls with pecans, chives, and cranberries

5 from 3 votes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 4 ounces plain goat cheese
  • 16 ounces softened cream cheese
  • 4 ounces mild shredded cheddar cheese
  • 1 cup chopped dried cranberries
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup chopped fresh chives

Instructions
 

  • Mix together softened cream cheese, goat cheese, and shredded cheddar until combined.
  • Fold in 1/2 cup chopped dried cranberries, 1/2 cup chopped pecans, and 1/4 cup chives
  • Roll into 1 tablespoon-sized balls.
  • Roll each ball in either remaining chopped pecans, chives, or cranberries. As an alternative, create one or two larger cheese balls or mix everything together and serve as a spread.
  • Refrigerate before serving.
Keyword cheese ball, christmas snacks, cream cheese, goat cheese, holiday, party food