Description
Combine cream cheese, cheddar, dried cranberries, and walnuts. Shape into a log and chill. Serve with crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries, chopped
- 1/2 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (for coating)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix cream cheese, cheddar, cranberries, walnuts, garlic powder, and salt until combined.
- Transfer mixture onto plastic wrap. Shape into a log about 6 inches long.
- Wrap tightly and refrigerate for at least 2 hours until firm.
- Spread parsley on a plate. Roll the chilled log in parsley to coat evenly.
- Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- You can use pecans instead of walnuts.
- For a sweeter log, add 1 tablespoon honey.
- Log keeps in fridge for up to 1 week.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of log
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg