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A cheese ball is a classic appetizer to take to any gathering, and it's so easy to make. This version, studded with tangy dried cranberries, is a holiday hit. —Kathy Hahn, Pollock Pines, California
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Nutritional Facts 1/4 cup (calculated without crackers) equals 274 calories, 22 g fat (10 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 277 mg sodium, 16 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 6 g protein.
Originally published as Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball in Country Woman December/January 2010, p33
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Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2013 by khegeman
So very good. Brought it to Thanksgiving dinner. Nothing was left.
Reviewed on Nov. 23, 2012 by khegeman
Wonderful. Made this for Thanksgiving and everyone loved it; including the Tweens. Made one large ball, put a smaller ball on top for a head. Then we put stick pretzels in the large ball for feathers. Used a slice of red pepper for the gobbler and feet. Used an almond for a beak. Looked so cute and tasted yummy.
Reviewed on Nov. 07, 2012 by jerri2020
this was very good very easy i,ll make it again
Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by Didi10
Fantastic cheese ball. every morsel disappears ewith a request for recipe. First on my list to take to Parties. Minced the celery found all flavors blended well. definitely making again. De----licious!!!!
Reviewed on Dec. 23, 2011 by umyaznemo
Oh my god, totally delicious.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by Mrs_T
I had no peppers on hand and decided to leave out the celery too. Instead of finely chopping onion, I used 2 tsp. of dried minced onion which I reconsituted in hot water first. I made this into a log rather than a ball, and I toasted the nuts before chopping. It came out excellent and I am sure to be making this again and again as it is so festive for holiday time.
Reviewed on Feb. 09, 2011 by Italy04
Wow. This is easy and so good, a real crowd pleaser. I made it for superbowl, only 6 of us, and we ate the whole thing! Even my husband who is not a fan of gorgonzola, loved this cheeseball. The cranberries balance the gorgonzola perfectly. I will make this again and again. Delicious!
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2010 by CWOCN
Especially good on pepper crackers
Reviewed on Dec. 18, 2010 by Patricia Kennedy
Easy and tasty, followed recipe and would not change anything
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by macismom
This was fantastic and couldn't be any easier. I would definitely make it again and this time I might add a tiny tiny bit of finely minced jalapeno, but just as the recipe is...if SUPERB!!
Reviewed on Dec. 13, 2010 by CathyRae
Delicious and very festive. I found all flavors to be equally balanced. Didn't change one thing. Will definitely make again.
Reviewed on Dec. 02, 2010 by asnunez
Made it the way the recipe said. The celery was just too much. It took over the taste. I will definitely make it again, but without the celery the next time
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