Slowing Down For The Holidays + A Recipe

The holiday season always feels a bit like a mad-dash to the finish. There's shopping and housework to be done, people to entertain, sights to see, and of course - there's the cooking. So much cooking! With all of this going on, it can be easy to forget about the little and important things, and let the business take over. So I decided to share a simple, nutritious, and delicious recipe that you can make for your next gathering while not wasting any of your precious time.

This recipe was made using Salemville® Blue Cheese. Their cheeses are crafted in the heart of Wisconsin, and are rich and creamy! They make for the perfect flavor punch to your holiday cheese ball! While I used the Salemville® Blue Cheese, I really recommend using the Salemville® Gorgonzola Cheese instead, for this recipe.

Ingredients

1/2 a carton of Salemville® Gorgonzola Cheese

Two blocks of Cream Cheese

1 cup Pomegranate Seeds

1/4 cup finely chopped Pistachios

1 tsp Garlic Powder

Veggetables and Crackers for dipping

Directions

In a bowl, mix together your cheeses (softened), garlic powder, and pomegranate seeds. In a food processor or blender, chop up your pistachios, then add them to the bowl. Stir the ingredients together, then form into the desired shape. Hollow out the middle of the cheese ball, then place it in the fridge to firm up a bit.

Once the cheese ball has become firm, place it onto your serving platter, fill the middle with pomegranate seeds, and serve with a mix of vegetables and crackers.

I ended up using a bunch of rosemary to decorate my serving platter to resemble a wreath. This was a super simple way to dress up my holiday dish with zero stress.

I'd love to know if you decide to give this recipe a try. It was easy and delicious, plus the presentation makes it appear as though you put in much more effort than you actually did... Win win, I say! Be sure to pick up your Salemville® Gorgonzola Cheese, and other ingredients, at your local Kroger!