Pomegranate Christmas Cheeseball

Ingredients:

Ingredients

8 oz block cream cheese, softened

6 oz goat cheese

1 cup shredded Gruyère (or sharp white cheddar)

1/2 cup sliced, toasted almonds

2 tbsp chopped fresh parsley

1 tbsp chopped fresh thyme

1 cup fresh pomegranate arils

1 baguette of bread

Instructions:

Preheat oven for 400 degrees. Cut french baguette in half to separate top and bottom then cut each half crosswise into slices. Put on a baking sheet and drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Cook in oven until lightly toasted and brown, 5-10 minutes. Watch oven closely so they don’t burn!

In a large bowl, mix together cream cheese, goat cheese, and gruyere. Fold in almonds, parsley, and thyme until well combined, then season with salt and pepper. Form mixture into one large ball. Place pomegranate arils on a large plate, then roll cheese ball gently until fully coated, filling in any cracks by hand. Refrigerate until cold and sturdy, about an hour, then serve toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers.