Festive Cheese Ball

Health score
9%
Festive Cheese Ball
45 min.
4
807kcal

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Get ready to wow your guests with this Festive Cheese Ball! It's the perfect crowd-pleaser for any holiday gathering or special occasion. Packed with flavor and surprisingly easy to make, this appetizer is a guaranteed hit.

Imagine tangy cream cheese mingling with sharp Cheddar, a hint of spice from cayenne pepper, and a burst of freshness from finely chopped peppers and onion. That's just the beginning! The secret ingredient, a touch of Worcestershire sauce, adds a depth of savory goodness that will keep everyone coming back for more.

What truly elevates this cheese ball is the crunchy, toasted walnut coating. The nutty flavor perfectly complements the creamy interior, offering a delightful textural contrast. And, of course, serving it with an assortment of crackers and colorful veggie sticks makes it a visually appealing and satisfying treat.

Best of all, this Festive Cheese Ball is ready in just 45 minutes, making it the perfect last-minute addition to your party menu. So, ditch the store-bought dips and impress your friends and family with this homemade delight! It's a delicious and elegant way to celebrate any occasion. The estimated 807 calories for a serving of 4 persons won't scare off anyone from enjoying this simple pleasure.

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • servings round buttery crackers 
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • tablespoon bell pepper green finely chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • tablespoon onion finely chopped
  • tablespoon pimento finely chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cups cheddar cheese shredded
  • 0.5 cup walnuts toasted chopped
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. In a meduim bowl, blend cheeses together with a fork.
  2. Mix in remaining ingredients except the walnuts and crackers.
  3. Place mixture on plastic wrap and shape into a ball; chill thoroughly.
  4. Roll in chopped walnuts and serve with assorted crackers or strips of red and green peppers.

Nutrition Facts

Calories807kcal
Protein11.49%
Fat78.25%
Carbs10.26%

Properties

Glycemic Index
47
Glycemic Load
2.4
Inflammation Score
-8
Nutrition Score
18.570869580559%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.4mg
Eriodictyol
0.06mg
Hesperetin
0.18mg
Naringenin
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.11mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.56mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:807.08kcal
40.35%
Fat:71.5g
110%
Saturated Fat:35.53g
222.06%
Carbohydrates:21.08g
7.03%
Net Carbohydrates:19.54g
7.11%
Sugar:6.76g
7.51%
Cholesterol:171.03mg
57.01%
Sodium:979.5mg
42.59%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.63g
47.26%
Calcium:552.92mg
55.29%
Phosphorus:478.45mg
47.84%
Vitamin A:2228.66IU
44.57%
Selenium:27.24µg
38.91%
Vitamin B2:0.58mg
34.3%
Manganese:0.61mg
30.75%
Zinc:3.21mg
21.43%
Copper:0.3mg
15.13%
Vitamin E:2.12mg
14.16%
Vitamin B12:0.85µg
14.14%
Magnesium:52.92mg
13.23%
Folate:49.45µg
12.36%
Vitamin K:12.78µg
12.17%
Vitamin B1:0.17mg
11.26%
Vitamin B6:0.21mg
10.54%
Vitamin B5:1.03mg
10.3%
Potassium:318.24mg
9.09%
Iron:1.61mg
8.95%
Vitamin C:7.07mg
8.56%
Fiber:1.54g
6.15%
Vitamin B3:1.15mg
5.74%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.26%
Source:My Recipes