Appetizer for 8
Candied Pecan Goat Cheese Balls
$4.23for 415 minServes 8
Goat cheese balls are coated with crunchy cinnamon pecans, dried cranberries, and fresh parsley.
Photo: peasandcrayons.com
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|---|---|---|---|
 | Feta, 8 oz$0.70/oz typical | 8 oz | $5.60Typical price |
 | Nuts and seeds, 2.25 oz$0.70/oz typical | 2.25 oz | $1.57Typical price |
 | Butter, 0.25 oz$0.40/oz typical | 0.25 oz | $0.10Typical price |
 | Dried fruit and raisins, 2 oz$0.45/oz typical | 2 oz | $0.84Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, a little$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.05Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $8.45 | ||
Swaps
- Swap butter for margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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- 15 minstart to table
- Easydifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeKid-friendlyBudgetAppetizersSnacksFall
$1.06 per serving$4.23 for 4
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Ingredients
- 8 oz honey goat cheese
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 pinch salt
- 3/8 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 tbsp fresh chopped parsley
Steps
- Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat, then stir in the pecans, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Cool the candied pecans, then chop them with the dried cranberries and parsley.
- Divide the goat cheese into small portions and roll each portion into a ball.
- Roll the cheese balls in the pecan mixture until evenly coated.
- Chill the cheese balls for 5 minutes before serving.
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