Mini Cheese Ball Wreath

Serves: 10

Ingredients

• 2 (8 oz.) cream cheese, room temp.
• 2 tbsp. mayonnaise
• 2 tsp. onion powder
• 1 tsp. garlic salt
• 2 tbsp. lemon juice
• 2 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce (optional)
• 1 tsp. ground black pepper
• 1/2 cup green onion, finely chopped
• 2 cups white sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 cups dried cranberries, chopped
• 2 cups pecans or almonds, chopped
• 1 cup green onions or chives, sliced
• fresh rosemary sprigs, fresh thyme sprigs, and fresh parsley leaves, for garnish

Directions

1. Blend together the cream cheese, mayonnaise, lemon juice, seasonings, and Worcestershire until smooth and creamy.
2. Stir in the shredded cheese and green onion until smooth and creamy.
3. Use a cookie scoop or your hands to form balls out of the cheese ball mixtures and place onto a serving tray or cookie sheet.
4. Refrigerate cheeseballs for 1-2 hours or until firm.
5. Roll the refrigerated cheese balls into the chopped cranberries, chopped pecans, chopped almonds, and green onions
6. Form a ring with half of the cheeseballs on a serving tray or circular cutting board to create a wreath.
7. Add a second layer on top of the ring of cheeseballs.
8. Use fresh herbs to garnish the edges of the cheese ball wreath.
9. Chill in the refrigerator until ready to serve and enjoy!