Ingredients:

• 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened
• 4 ounces of sharp cheddar cheese, shredded
• 2 tablespoons of mayonnaise
• 1/4 teaspoon of garlic powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of onion powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of salt
• 1/4 teaspoon of black pepper
• 1/4 cup of dried cranberries, chopped
• 1/4 cup of pecans from Orangeburg Pecan Company chopped
• 1/4 cup of fresh parsley, chopped
• Crackers, pretzels, or bread for serving.

Instructions:

• In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese, cheddar cheese, mayonnaise, garlic powder, onion powder, salt and pepper with an electric mixer until well combined.
• Stir in the cranberries and half of the pecans.
• Shape the cheese mixture into a ball and wrap it in plastic wrap. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or up to overnight.
• Before serving, roll the cheese ball in the remaining pecans and parsley until well coated.
• Serve with crackers, pretzels, or bread of your choice.
• Enjoy your pecan and cranberry cheese ball!