Cheddar Cheese Apples

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Cheddar Cheese Apples
140 min.
24
70kcal

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Looking for a unique and delightful appetizer that will impress your guests? Look no further than our Cheddar Cheese Apples! This gluten-free treat is not only visually stunning but also packed with flavor, making it the perfect addition to any gathering. With a preparation time of just 140 minutes, you can easily whip up these delicious cheese balls that serve 24 people, ensuring everyone gets a taste of this delightful snack.

The creamy blend of softened cream cheese and shredded Cheddar cheese, combined with the zesty kick of ground mustard and Worcestershire sauce, creates a rich and savory filling that is simply irresistible. The addition of finely chopped onions adds a subtle crunch and depth of flavor, making each bite a delightful experience.

What truly sets these cheese balls apart is their charming presentation. Shaped like apples and rolled in paprika for a pop of color, they are not only a treat for the taste buds but also a feast for the eyes. Garnished with cinnamon sticks for stems and fresh sage leaves, these Cheddar Cheese Apples are sure to be the highlight of your antipasti platter or appetizer spread.

Whether you're hosting a party, enjoying a family gathering, or simply looking for a tasty snack, these Cheddar Cheese Apples are a must-try. Serve them alongside your favorite crackers for a delightful combination that will leave everyone coming back for more!

Ingredients

  • ounces cream cheese softened
  • 0.3 teaspoon ground mustard 
  • tablespoons onion finely chopped
  • 24 servings paprika 
  • ounces cheddar cheese shredded
  • teaspoon worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Beat cream cheese, onion, Worcestershire sauce and mustard in large bowl until blended.
  2. Mix in Cheddar cheese. Cover and refrigerate about 2 hours or until firm enough to shape.
  3. Divide cheese mixture in half. Shape 1 half into a ball on waxed paper.
  4. Sprinkle another piece of waxed paper with paprika.
  5. Roll cheese ball in paprika, coating thoroughly. Mold into apple shape. Repeat with remaining cheese mixture.
  6. To garnish, make small depression in stem ends of apples.
  7. Cut 2 small pieces from cinnamon stick. Insert cinnamon stick pieces for stems. Insert sage leaves.
  8. Serve cheese balls with crackers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories70kcal
Protein16.23%
Fat73.63%
Carbs10.14%

Properties

Glycemic Index
4
Glycemic Load
0.24
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
3.3852173847997%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.04mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.17mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:69.63kcal
3.48%
Fat:5.92g
9.1%
Saturated Fat:3.29g
20.56%
Carbohydrates:1.83g
0.61%
Net Carbohydrates:1.12g
0.41%
Sugar:0.57g
0.63%
Cholesterol:16.61mg
5.54%
Sodium:88.7mg
3.86%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:2.94g
5.87%
Vitamin A:1175.17IU
23.5%
Calcium:78.78mg
7.88%
Phosphorus:57.71mg
5.77%
Selenium:3.46µg
4.94%
Vitamin B2:0.08mg
4.89%
Vitamin E:0.72mg
4.77%
Zinc:0.47mg
3.15%
Fiber:0.71g
2.86%
Vitamin B6:0.05mg
2.72%
Iron:0.46mg
2.57%
Vitamin B12:0.12µg
1.93%
Vitamin K:1.99µg
1.89%
Potassium:65.6mg
1.87%
Manganese:0.04mg
1.76%
Magnesium:6.94mg
1.74%
Vitamin B5:0.13mg
1.31%
Vitamin B3:0.22mg
1.08%