Friday, January 6, 2012

gorgonzola & cranberry cheese ball

tonight i curled my hair with pin-back charm and sizzled in my "rebecca bloomwood" vibrant purple dress. more importantly, my cheese ball was a hit. it's my new go-to recipe for events-- gorgonzola and cranberry cheese ball. it is miiiighty tasty and perfect for a group. plus, gorgonzola is so fun to say!

one of  my new year's resolutions is to try, and share, a new recipe every month.  this one counts for last month but is still worthy of a blog post. bon appetit!


  • Gorgonzola & Cranberry Cheese Ball
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup (4 ounces) crumbled Gorgonzola cheese (Sunflower market has it for a good price)
  • 1 cup dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons each finely chopped celery, green pepper and sweet red pepper
  • 1 tablespoon finely chopped onion
  • 1/4 teaspoon Tabasco sauce
  • 3/4 cup chopped pecans
  • Assorted crackers (Ritz are my favorite)

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. (from tasteofhome.com)

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