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turkey and cranberry cheese ball

Turkey and Cranberry Cheese Ball

A quick and easy cheese ball recipe using canned flakes of turkey and Boursin cheese
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Chill in refrigerator 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine American, Canadian
Servings 12
Calories 81 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 can flakes of turkey 156 g or 5.3 oz
  • 1 package garlic and fine herb Boursin cheese 150 g or 5.3 oz
  • ¼ cup dried cranberries
  • 2 Tbsp chopped fresh parsley plus extra for garnish
  • 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves plus extra for garnish
  • pinch of salt
  • generous amount cracked black pepper use more or less as desired

Instructions
 

  • Drain liquid from canned turkey, rinse and drain well. Add to mixing bowl along with Boursin cheese.
  • Measure ¼ cup dried cranberries and roughly chop. Add to turkey mixture.
  • Chop herbs. Add to other ingredients along with salt and pepper. Mix well.
  • Scoop mixture onto large piece of plastic wrap or parchment paper and form into a ball, sealing well. Refrigerate for at least an hour, or over night.
  • Place chilled cheese ball on a plate and sprinkle reserved herbs over top. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, fruit slices etc.

Nutrition

Calories: 81kcalCarbohydrates: 4gProtein: 3.1gFat: 5.9gSaturated Fat: 3.3gCholesterol: 26.7mgSodium: 166mgPotassium: 5.4mgFiber: 0.3gSugar: 2.8g
Keyword boursin cheese ball, dried cranberries, easy appetizers, easy cheese ball recipe, flakes of turkey, thanksgiving appetizer, turkey and cranberry cheese ball
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