Party Cheese Balls

Gluten Free
Health score
3%
Party Cheese Balls
45 min.
7
367kcal

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Looking for the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer that's both delicious and gluten-free? These Party Cheese Balls are your answer! Ready in under an hour and easily customizable, they are guaranteed to be the star of any gathering.

Imagine the tangy, savory blend of sharp cheddar, creamy cheese, and zesty spices all rolled into a bite-sized ball of pure bliss. Whether you're hosting a casual get-together or a more formal event, these cheese balls elevate any occasion.

This recipe makes approximately 7 servings, each containing a moderate 367 calories, making them a guilt-free indulgence. The best part? You can easily tailor this recipe to your liking. Fancy a bit of heat? Add an extra pinch of cayenne pepper! Want to impress your guests? Roll them in chopped pecans for a delightful nutty crunch that complements the cheesy goodness.

Perfect as an antipasto, starter, snack, or appetizer, these Party Cheese Balls are incredibly versatile. They're so easy to make, they're guaranteed to become your go-to recipe whenever you need a quick and tasty treat. Get ready for rave reviews - these little balls of flavor are an absolute winner!

Ingredients

  • 0.1 teaspoon cayenne pepper 
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • teaspoon bell pepper green chopped
  • teaspoon juice of lemon 
  • teaspoon onion minced
  • servings optional: pecans chopped
  • teaspoon pimento chopped
  • 0.1 teaspoon salt 
  • cups sharp cheddar cheese shredded
  • teaspoons worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • plastic wrap

Directions

  1. Blend cream cheese until light and fluffy; add Cheddar cheese and next 7 ingredients. Shape into 7 mini balls (about one cup each); wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm.
  2. Roll in pecans, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Calories367kcal
Protein12.48%
Fat82.14%
Carbs5.38%

Properties

Glycemic Index
25.43
Glycemic Load
1.21
Inflammation Score
-6
Nutrition Score
7.5547825616339%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.11mg
Delphinidin
0.07mg
Catechin
0.07mg
Epigallocatechin
0.06mg
Epicatechin
0.01mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Eriodictyol
0.03mg
Hesperetin
0.1mg
Naringenin
0.01mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Isorhamnetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.08mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:367.48kcal
18.37%
Fat:34g
52.31%
Saturated Fat:19.35g
120.95%
Carbohydrates:5.01g
1.67%
Net Carbohydrates:4.87g
1.77%
Sugar:2.83g
3.14%
Cholesterol:97.73mg
32.58%
Sodium:478.6mg
20.81%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:11.63g
23.25%
Calcium:293.96mg
29.4%
Vitamin A:1232.15IU
24.64%
Phosphorus:221.54mg
22.15%
Selenium:14.76µg
21.09%
Vitamin B2:0.3mg
17.42%
Zinc:1.56mg
10.41%
Vitamin B12:0.48µg
8.08%
Vitamin E:0.84mg
5.57%
Vitamin B5:0.51mg
5.13%
Magnesium:16.23mg
4.06%
Potassium:132.7mg
3.79%
Folate:13.32µg
3.33%
Vitamin B6:0.07mg
3.28%
Manganese:0.06mg
2.91%
Vitamin C:1.87mg
2.26%
Vitamin K:2.34µg
2.23%
Vitamin B1:0.03mg
2.2%
Copper:0.04mg
1.95%
Iron:0.26mg
1.45%
Vitamin D:0.19µg
1.29%
Source:My Recipes