Description
A delightful festive appetizer combining creamy cheese with the crunch of nuts and chewiness of dried fruit, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup pistachios, chopped
- 1/4 cup green onions, chopped
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine the softened cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese to form a creamy base.
- Add in the chopped cranberries, chopped pistachios, green onions, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper. Mix well until incorporated.
- Form the mixture into a log shape, wrap tightly in plastic wrap, and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours.
- Remove from the refrigerator, unwrap, and slice into rounds. Serve with crackers or bread.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Prepare up to two days in advance.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Chilling
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg