Blue Cheese Ball

Gluten Free
Very Healthy
Health score
78%
Blue Cheese Ball
490 min.
1
3319kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique appetizer to impress your guests? Look no further than this Blue Cheese Ball recipe! Not only is it a delightful treat for your taste buds, but it's also gluten-free and very healthy, making it a great option for any dietary restrictions or those looking to eat a bit more mindfully. With a recipe health score of 78, you can indulge in this appetizer without feeling guilty.

This Blue Cheese Ball is the perfect addition to any antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer spread. It's rich, creamy, and loaded with flavor from the blue cheese, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar, minced onion, and Worcestershire sauce. The addition of chopped walnuts adds a delightful crunch and texture, while also providing a beautiful presentation.

To make this recipe, you'll need just a few simple ingredients and some time to let the flavors meld together. It's a great make-ahead dish, as it requires chilling overnight, allowing the flavors to intensify and the cheese ball to set. Once chilled, you can easily form it into a ball and roll it in walnuts for a stunning finish.

With a caloric breakdown that includes 11.9% protein, 81.76% fat, and 6.34% carbs, this Blue Cheese Ball is a well-rounded snack that will satisfy your cravings without breaking the calorie bank. At 3319 kcal per serving, it's perfect for sharing or savoring over several occasions.

Whether you're hosting a dinner party, attending a potluck, or simply looking for a new snack to enjoy at home, this Blue Cheese Ball is sure to be a hit. Give it a try and discover a new favorite!

Ingredients

  • cup cheese blue crumbled
  • 16 ounce cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 cup onion minced
  • cup sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • cup walnut pieces chopped
  • tablespoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. In a medium bowl, stir together the cream cheese, blue cheese, Cheddar cheese, onion and Worcestershire sauce.
  2. Transfer to a separate bowl that has been lined with plastic wrap. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
  3. The next day, gather the cream cheese mixture into a ball.
  4. Spread the walnuts out on a dinner plate.
  5. Roll the cheese ball in nuts until coated. Refrigerate or serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories3319kcal
Protein11.9%
Fat81.76%
Carbs6.34%

Properties

Glycemic Index
128
Glycemic Load
10.82
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
58.988695766615%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
3.17mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Isorhamnetin
2mg
Kaempferol
0.26mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
8.12mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:3319.43kcal
165.97%
Fat:309.52g
476.19%
Saturated Fat:145.76g
910.97%
Carbohydrates:53.98g
17.99%
Net Carbohydrates:45.46g
16.53%
Sugar:24.55g
27.28%
Cholesterol:672.38mg
224.13%
Sodium:3940.74mg
171.34%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:101.34g
202.68%
Calcium:2093.74mg
209.37%
Manganese:4.12mg
205.97%
Phosphorus:1951.95mg
195.2%
Vitamin A:8291.69IU
165.83%
Selenium:96.58µg
137.97%
Vitamin B2:2.27mg
133.28%
Copper:2.08mg
104.14%
Zinc:13.72mg
91.48%
Magnesium:293.45mg
73.36%
Vitamin B12:3.84µg
64.05%
Vitamin B6:1.23mg
61.62%
Vitamin B5:6.1mg
61.02%
Folate:236.77µg
59.19%
Potassium:1741.72mg
49.76%
Vitamin B1:0.61mg
40.37%
Vitamin E:5.93mg
39.51%
Fiber:8.52g
34.08%
Iron:5.49mg
30.49%
Vitamin K:18.97µg
18.06%
Vitamin B3:3.32mg
16.62%
Vitamin D:1.35µg
9.02%
Vitamin C:6.69mg
8.11%
Source:Allrecipes