Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball

Gluten Free
Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball
145 min.
12
162kcal

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Looking for a delicious and unique twist on the classic cheese ball? Look no further than this Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball recipe! Not only is it a tasty appetizer, snack, or antipasti option, but it's also gluten-free and perfect for those with dietary restrictions.

This recipe yields a generous serving size of 12, making it perfect for gatherings and parties. Each serving contains only 162 calories, so you can indulge guilt-free. The combination of smoked beef, cream cheese, pimento-stuffed green olives, sweet onion, and Worcestershire sauce creates a flavor explosion that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.

The best part? The recipe is relatively simple and can be ready in just under 2.5 hours, including chilling time. With only a handful of ingredients and a few basic pieces of equipment, you'll have a stunning and delicious cheese ball that's sure to impress your guests. So why not give this Traditional Christmas Cheese Ball a try this holiday season? Your taste buds (and your friends and family) will thank you!

Ingredients

  • 2.5 ounce beef smoked thinly sliced chopped
  • ounce cream cheese softened
  • 2.3 ounce pimiento stuffed olives green chopped canned
  • small onion sweet minced
  • cup walnut pieces chopped
  • dashes worcestershire sauce to taste

Equipment

  • bowl

Directions

  1. Mix the cream cheese, beef, olives, onion, and Worcestershire sauce together in a bowl until evenly blended. Keeping the mixture in the bowl, scrape it into a semi-ball shape. Cover, and refrigerate until firm, at least 2 hours.
  2. Place a large sheet of waxed paper on a flat surface.
  3. Sprinkle with walnuts.
  4. Roll the cheese ball in the walnuts until completely covered.
  5. Transfer the cheese ball to a serving plate, or rewrap with waxed paper and refrigerate until needed.

Nutrition Facts

Calories162kcal
Protein9.34%
Fat79.5%
Carbs11.16%

Properties

Glycemic Index
3.92
Glycemic Load
0.42
Inflammation Score
-4
Nutrition Score
4.3356521715936%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.26mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.02mg
Luteolin
0.03mg
Kaempferol
0.31mg
Myricetin
0.31mg
Quercetin
4.01mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:161.58kcal
8.08%
Fat:14.88g
22.88%
Saturated Fat:4.98g
31.1%
Carbohydrates:4.7g
1.57%
Net Carbohydrates:3.62g
1.32%
Sugar:2.4g
2.66%
Cholesterol:23.28mg
7.76%
Sodium:150.79mg
6.56%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:3.93g
7.87%
Manganese:0.36mg
17.82%
Copper:0.18mg
9.21%
Phosphorus:71.05mg
7.1%
Vitamin B6:0.12mg
5.98%
Vitamin A:277.07IU
5.54%
Magnesium:21.2mg
5.3%
Folate:18.19µg
4.55%
Selenium:3.18µg
4.54%
Zinc:0.68mg
4.54%
Fiber:1.08g
4.31%
Vitamin B2:0.07mg
4.29%
Calcium:37.41mg
3.74%
Vitamin B1:0.05mg
3.51%
Potassium:120.28mg
3.44%
Vitamin E:0.46mg
3.09%
Iron:0.53mg
2.92%
Vitamin B12:0.17µg
2.8%
Vitamin B5:0.22mg
2.21%
Vitamin B3:0.43mg
2.13%
Vitamin C:1.47mg
1.78%
Source:Allrecipes