Thanksgiving Cheese Ball

Gluten Free
Health score
2%
Thanksgiving Cheese Ball
255 min.
8
243kcal

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Welcome to an extraordinary Thanksgiving feast, starting with an appetizing and delectable treat: the Thanksgiving Cheese Ball! This gluten-free delight is the perfect way to set the stage for a memorable meal. With a rich blend of flavors, it promises to be a hit among your guests.

The star of this show-stopping appetizer is a harmonious marriage of four cheeses - crumbled blue cheese, cream cheese, sharp Cheddar, and a hint of minced garlic. The creaminess of the cheeses is perfectly balanced by the zest of Worcestershire sauce and the sharpness of grated onion. For a burst of Mediterranean flair, green olives are added, pulsed into small chunks to create a delightful texture.

The outer coating of chopped pecans adds a satisfying crunch, while also providing a beautiful presentation. The key to this recipe's success is allowing the mixture to meld in the refrigerator for at least four hours, which ensures all the flavors blend together beautifully.

Served as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer, this Thanksgiving Cheese Ball is versatile and sure to be a conversation starter. With only 243 calories per serving, it's a guilt-free indulgence. So, why not impress your loved ones this Thanksgiving with this easy-to-make, yet sophisticated appetizer? Let the culinary journey begin!

Ingredients

  • ounces cheese blue crumbled
  • ounces cream cheese 
  • clove garlic minced
  • 2.3 ounce olive green canned
  • tablespoons onion grated
  • 0.5 cup pecans chopped
  • ounces sharp cheddar cheese 
  • dashes worcestershire sauce 

Equipment

  • food processor

Directions

  1. In a food processor, mix the cream cheese, Cheddar cheese, blue cheese, onion, garlic, and Worcestershire sauce. Process until well blended.
  2. Add olives, and pulse into small chunks.
  3. Shape the mixture into a ball, and roll in the chopped pecans to coat. Wrap in plastic, and chill at least 4 hours in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein11.76%
Fat82.16%
Carbs6.08%

Properties

Glycemic Index
18.5
Glycemic Load
0.68
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
5.883043460224%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.73mg
Delphinidin
0.5mg
Catechin
0.49mg
Epigallocatechin
0.38mg
Epicatechin
0.06mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.16mg
Luteolin
0.05mg
Isorhamnetin
0.13mg
Kaempferol
0.02mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.51mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:242.65kcal
12.13%
Fat:22.74g
34.98%
Saturated Fat:10.36g
64.74%
Carbohydrates:3.78g
1.26%
Net Carbohydrates:2.82g
1.02%
Sugar:1.62g
1.8%
Cholesterol:48.12mg
16.04%
Sodium:394.27mg
17.14%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:7.32g
14.64%
Calcium:175.84mg
17.58%
Manganese:0.32mg
16.06%
Phosphorus:143.47mg
14.35%
Vitamin A:612.47IU
12.25%
Selenium:7.88µg
11.25%
Vitamin B2:0.17mg
9.76%
Zinc:1.17mg
7.81%
Copper:0.11mg
5.35%
Vitamin E:0.77mg
5.12%
Vitamin B12:0.3µg
4.98%
Magnesium:17.54mg
4.38%
Vitamin B1:0.06mg
4.1%
Vitamin B5:0.41mg
4.09%
Fiber:0.97g
3.87%
Vitamin B6:0.06mg
3.09%
Potassium:106.91mg
3.05%
Folate:10.34µg
2.59%
Iron:0.33mg
1.81%
Vitamin K:1.48µg
1.41%
Vitamin B3:0.21mg
1.07%
Source:Allrecipes