Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe

Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe photo by Taste of Home Rating 5

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

This recipe is:

Contest Winning

Quick

  • Rate
  • Print
  • Grocery List
  • Recipe Box
  • My Savings
  • Email
[X]

Rate Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe

Click on stars to rate
 

Would you make this recipe again?
[X]
Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. + chilling
  • Yield: 8 Servings
15 15

Ingredients

  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons each finely chopped onion, celery, green pepper and sweet red pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Assorted crackers

Directions

  • In a small bowl, combine cheeses. Stir in the cranberries, vegetables and pepper sauce. Shape into a ball; wrap in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for 1 hour or until firm. Roll cheese ball in pecans. Serve with crackers. Yield: 2 cups.

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

Recipe Slideshows

Browse slideshows featuring our best recipes, holiday ideas, easy how-tos, cooking tips, and more!

Get Recipes >

Top 10 Recipes

A collection of our favorite, highest-rated recipes—including the best dessert, dinner and holiday recipes.

Get Recipes >

Reviews for Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball

Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball Recipe

Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball

Tell us what you think of this recipe.
Did you modify it? Would you make it again? Rate it today! >

(11-12) of 12 reviews

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

 
 

Memorial Day Recipes

Memorial Day Recipes
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT
Advertise with us
ADVERTISEMENT

Follow Us

Advertise with us ADVERTISEMENT